Interest Groups
What are interest groups?
Organizations that try to influence public policy or government decisions.
What is lobbying?
The act of trying to influence government officials or lawmakers to support a particular policy.
What is collective action?
When people work together to achieve a shared goal.
What is the NRA?
The National Rifle Association, an organization known for advocating gun rights.
True or false: Mr. Barb first video game was Halo 2
True
What is pluralism?
The idea that political power is spread among many different groups in society.
What is a PAC?
A Political Action Committee that raises and spends money to influence elections, subject to campaign finance laws
What is a free rider?
A person who benefits from a group's efforts without contributing to the group's costs.
What are NGOs?
Nongovernmental organizations that operate independently of government, often pursuing social, humanitarian, environmental, or other public goals
The shortest war between two countries lasted only 5 minutes
false it lasted 38 minutes
What is a faction?
A group of people within a larger political group who share a particular interest or goal.
What is the revolving door?
when someone moves between government employment and a job in a private organization that may seek to influence government.
What is public choice?
The study of how individuals' self-interests and incentives affect public decisions and government policy.
What is a closed shop?
A union-security arrangement in which an employer agrees to hire union members only. This arrangement is generally prohibited under U.S. federal labor law, subject to limited exceptions.
True or false The Eiffel tower shrinks every year
False
What is an issue network?
A flexible network of lawmakers, government officials, experts, and interest groups who work on a particular policy issue.
What is a Super PAC?
A committee that can raise and spend unlimited amounts independently to support or oppose political candidates, but cannot coordinate its spending with candidates.
What is the free-rider problem?
people benefit from a group's success without joining or contributing to it
What is an open shop?
A workplace where employees are not required to join a union as a condition of employment, although other union-related obligations may apply depending on the law.
True or false Sharks have been around before Saturn had rings
True
Explain how interest groups influence government.
hey lobby lawmakers, educate the public, support candidates, and advocate for policies.
Explain one concern about lobbying.
Wealthy or well-connected groups may have more influence than ordinary citizens.
Explain why collective action can be difficult.
People may disagree, lack incentives to participate, or expect others to do the work.
Compare closed shops and open shops.
A closed shop requires union membership before hiring, while an open shop does not require union membership as a condition of employment.
True or false: Cow have accents?
True
Studies have shown that cows moo with subtle regional pitch variations depending on their herd