Gov Unit 3

promote interest in public affairs

producing confusion & deadlock in Congress

An interest group is a group of people with similar policy goals that try to influence the gov.

generating too much emotion

In order to give money to candidates, interest groups have to form _________________.

anti-military involvement

lower taxes

Public opinion is the ideas a small number of Americans hold about gov & political issues.

Due to news bias & negative tactics, the media can lead to a(n) _________ in voter attendance.

less government involvement

Regional differences in public opinion is very common.

To be successful, interest groups need all of the following EXCEPT

Pro-gay marriage

provide useful information

Generating public pressure is a direct technique interest groups use to lobby.

represent the interest of citizens

too much influence

conservative government spending

Why aren’t Third Parties & Independents taken seriously?

Which Supreme Court case said that individuals can spend unlimited amounts of their own money?

Lobbyists need to be honest & truthful in order to remain effective.

liberal on social issues

pro-military

Why aren’t Third Parties & Independents often times unable to raise enough money?

What policy is the Green Party most concerned about?

Republicans are viewed as the party that wants less government.

Anti-gay marriage

Some feel that the news media is being bought by the ___________.

What political party is Donald Trump?

The media is an agenda setter.

serve as watchdogs

pro-life

All of the following are direct tecniques that lobbyists use to influence the government EXCEPT

pro-choice

ignoring the wider interest of society

Per the Federal Election Campaign Act, PACs must raise money from at least ___ contributors

What is the fundamental goal of political parties?

conservative on social issues

_________ are hired by the interest groups to influence legislation or policymaking.

higher taxes to pay for social programs

more government involvement

What do those in the Libertarian Party value most?

______ are not a part of ANY party.

All of the following are examples of interest groups EXCEPT

___________ are a part of a party but not part of the two major parties.