Read this passage:An interest group representing auto manufacturers runs ads opposing a high-speed train project, even though the train would reduce commute times for many citizens.What possible disadvantage of interest groups does this scenario illustrate?A.They sometimes resort to unethical tactics.B.They focus primarily on the interests of their members, not on the public good.C.They inspire people to participate in politics.D.They lack power unless they are well funded.

Read this scenario:A powerful interest group represents corn growers and distributors. The group lobbies heavily for fewer regulations on high fructose corn syrup, even though studies show it's an unhealthy ingredient.Which negative aspect of interest groups does the scenario illustrate?A.Supporting candidates who may not be the best choice for a positionB.Focusing only on group members' goalsC.Lacking power without fundingD.Resorting to unethical tactics

Economist Mancur Olson suggested that interest groups tend to have a harder time getting around the free-rider problem as they grow larger because:Select one:a. leadership loses its tight control as membership increasesb. their efforts have diminishing returns as the group becomes entrenched in the political mainstreamc. people outside of the group come to see them as a corrupting influenced. individuals do not have much incentive to become active members and supporters of a group that is already more or less working on their behalf

Individuals may benefit from the work of interest groups even if they don't participate in the groups' activities. Because of this, some groups have difficulty recruiting members, a phenomenon known as the - problem.

Citizens' interest groups are distinguished from economic interest groups by the fact thatGroup of answer choicestheir leaders are elected by secret ballot among the group's members.there is no material incentive for members in their pursuit of the group's goals.they do not lobby government officials directly, but rely instead on public service announcements to get their views across to society.they always pursue goals in which there is a high level of agreement among society members.All these answers are correct.

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