Test Bank for gateways to democracy
chapter 8 Enhanced 5th Edition by John
G. Geer
A(n) ________ is a group of citizens with common interests who try to influence public policy to
benefit its members. - ANSInterest group
An interest group that is created in response to an opening or opportunity for social, political, or
economic changes is considered a ______ group. - ANSproactive
Interest groups that form in response to a perceived threat are described as
a. reactive.
b. proactive.
c. grassroots.
d. pluralist. - ANSreactive
The First Amendment states that Americans have the right to
a. protest without restriction.
b. overthrow government.
c. peaceably assemble.
d. refuse military service. - ANSpeaceably assemble
James Madison was afraid that small divisive groups called ________ might divide the young
nation. - ANSfactions
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Trying to persuade or influence elected officials to adopt or reject a specific policy change is
referred to as
a. campaigning.
b. protesting.
c. lobbying.
d. boycotting. - ANSlobbying
Interest groups can submit ______ briefs as a "friend of the court." - ANSamicus curiae
_______ are a type of economic interest group that aims to protect workers through safer
working conditions and better wages. - ANSunions
A group formed to advance the financial status of its members is called a(n)
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