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Interest Groups and Government Policy Quiz

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What is the primary goal of a cause group as mentioned in the text?

Seek direct benefits for its members

Promote general benefits for all (correct)

Work within a political party

Focus solely on financial profit

How do pressure groups influence the government according to the text?

By putting pressure on various institutions (correct)

By promoting general welfare initiatives only

By engaging in unlawful activities

By avoiding interaction with the public

What distinguishes an exclusive pressure group from a partial group?

Exclusive groups focus on member welfare only

Partial groups are not involved in political activities

Exclusive groups intervene with public authorities (correct)

Partial groups are not concerned with public welfare

What aspect determines the organization of pressure groups?

Number of members and level of organization Signup and view all the answers

In what ways do pressure groups work to further their interests as mentioned in the text?

Put pressure on the executive, legislature, and public Signup and view all the answers

What is an interest group defined as?

A group that concerns itself with government policy and tries to influence it. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a lobby from other types of pressure groups?

Lobbies work specifically in legislatures to influence legislators to make laws in the group's interest. Signup and view all the answers

How does the text define the difference between interest and pressure groups?

Interest groups emphasize an interest or cause, while pressure groups emphasize pressure or influence. Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes a lobby in the U.S. Congress?

Every important sector of the national economy has its own lobby in the Congress. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes an interest group from merely a group sharing common interests?

The ability to influence government policy and participate in the political process. Signup and view all the answers