10 Questions
What do interest groups represent in a democracy?
Marginalized elements of society
Which sectors of society are generally better represented by interest groups?
Business interests and educational institutions
Why is government funding of interest groups considered controversial?
It may impact the government's role in society
In what time period did Canadian governments shift to provide support for marginalized groups?
Mid-1960s
What could be a consequence of interest groups becoming too dependent on government funding?
Loss of outspokenness
Who are the key policy developers in the public service according to the text?
Cabinet Minister and policy community
What was the traditional view regarding the relationship between interest groups and government prior to the 1960s?
Interest groups should be separate from government
'Unclear whether or not this is charitable or to push their own agenda' refers to which aspect of funding in recent years?
'Motivation' behind funding
'Business interests' is an example of which type of representation according to the text?
'Elite' representation
'Policy community' involves collaboration between which entities according to the text?
'Government officials' and 'interest groups'
This quiz covers the definitions of politics, power, and state. It explains the activities related to influencing collective decisions, the ability to affect the behavior of others, and the characteristics of an independent self-governing country.
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