Which result is the most likely outcome of the successful actions of an interest group?A.The government changes its policies on a subject the group cares about.B.More voters turn out to vote.C.A political party has greater success.D.Voter awareness of important political issues increases.

Which one of the following statements best characterizes the influence of interest groups?Group of answer choicesInterest groups are completely powerless.Only groups with many members and large budgets are successful.Most groups get what they want from government most of the time.Most groups are only successful some of the time, regardless of their resources.

Which of the following is most accurate about interest groups in the U.S.?Group of answer choicesInterest group politics allows large groups to dominate small groups, creating representational distortion.Interest groups are a new political force never envisioned by the Founders.Interest groups have done serious harm to American elections and government.Interest group politics reflects the conflictual nature of American politics.

Select the true statement about the role of interest groups in the American political system.a.)Interest groups cast votes in Congress on proposed legislation.b.)Interest groups limit the public's participation in democracy.c.)Interest groups research and inform policymakers about issues.d.)Interest groups direct political campaigns for candidates.

Which of these features distinguishes a political party from an interest group?a.)Their members vote in elections.b.)They try to influence government.c.)Their members seek to become elected leaders.d.)Their members share similar interests.

Which statement best summarizes the role of interest groups in the U.S. political process?A.They work to undermine the two-party system by promoting candidates with unconventional political beliefs.B.They attempt to influence policy makers and the public to support policies that benefit a particular industry or group.C.They investigate and report on issues related to public policy in order to keep voters informed.D.They fight to limit the influence of money over the political process by advocating changes to campaign finance laws.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS