18 Questions
Which party was formed as an alliance of commercial and industrial interests?
Liberal-Conservative Party
What characterized Canada's party system until 1921?
Two-party stability
Which party challenged the traditional brokerage style of government after 1993?
Reform Party
During which period did Canada have a 'two-and-a-half-party system'?
From 1993 to 2000
What party merged with the Progressive Conservatives in 2003?
Canadian Alliance
Which party campaigned on a moderate image to attract centrist voters?
Conservative Party
What ideology is Social Conservatism based on?
Traditional family and morality ideas
In what year did the Conservatives win a majority government?
2011
What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes an issue-oriented group from an institutionalized interest group?
Issue-oriented groups are focused on a particular issue or concern, while institutionalized interest groups have a broader range of interests.
Which of the following statements about peak associations is true?
Peak associations represent a particular major interest based on a number of related interest groups.
What is one of the concerns raised about the responsiveness of interest groups to their members and supporters?
Member involvement in interest groups can be low, raising questions about how well the groups represent their members.
Why might supporters of an interest group have influence within the group, even if they are not members?
Supporters can influence the group through their fundraising efforts and financial contributions.
Which type of interest group is most likely to seek input from its members on key issues?
Groups that are responsive to their members and supporters
What is a key difference between members and supporters of an interest group?
Members are officially affiliated with the group, while supporters are not.
Which of the following statements about why people join interest groups is true, based on the information provided?
People join interest groups to express their views on a particular issue or concern that the group is focused on.
Based on the information provided, which of the following statements about institutionalized interest groups is true?
Institutionalized interest groups typically have a formal organizational structure and paid professional staff.
What is a potential concern regarding the representation of members' interests by interest groups?
Interest groups may have low member involvement, raising questions about how well they represent their members' interests.
Which of the following statements about peak associations is false, based on the information provided?
Peak associations represent individual members rather than interest groups.
Test your knowledge on the importance of informed participation and inclusiveness in politics. Learn how involving diverse elements of society can lead to better governance. Analyze the concept of politics as a struggle among contending groups to promote their own interests.
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