US Gov Interest Groups chapter 18

In conducting scientific polls, the group of people to be studied is called the

PAC support for an incumbent often means

This is an example of an independent PAC

This is the direct way interest groups try to influence government

Most interest groups try to influence government through

These entities support candidates who favor their ideas, but they do not nominate candidates

This group of Americans believes in a limited national government

This term refers to a person's attitude about whether he/she can affect politics

This is a shared set of basic beliefs about life, culture, gov., and society

This is a technique in which everyone has an equal chance of being selected

This includes the ideas and attitudes a significant number of Americans hold about government

these groups may be seeking military aid, economic aid, or favorable trade agreements

A small group of people typical of the larger group to be studied is called a

Ralph Nader's Public Citizen, Inc., is an example of a

Lobbyists frequently 

This is a political action committee that is tied to a corporation or a labor union

Most Americans believe themselves to be 

Unscientific attempts to measure public opinion are made through

Interest groups know that campaign contributions will assure them

Exit polls are used to predict

Stereotypes can be created or discredited by

Many business and labor interest groups are concerned with issues regarding

Interest group leaders strengthen the political power of their groups by