Frank has formed a group that focuses on the traffic conditions of his area. Frank heads the group and makes all the decisions with the advice of a few other top members. This best describes a(n) ________ interest group.
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
Q. 2Andrew wants to be a part of the political system. He can join an interest group and work his way forward.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Q. 3A(n) ________ is best defined as a collection of individuals who share a common set of ideas or principles and who attempt to advance those ideas or principles by influencing public policy makers.
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
Q. 4Interest groups use campaign contributions and information as their two main means of influencing policy in their favor.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Q. 5An interest group needs to raise money to support its operations. The more cohesive the group, the more money it can raise.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Q. 6The Texas constitution says all citizens have an equal right to join together and pursue group goals before policy makers. The reality of Texas politics says such efforts are rarely equal when it comes to money.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Q. 7Interest groups raise money to fund their operations as well as to contribute to election campaigns, often through political action committees.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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