Types of Interest Groups
Focused on one topic or issue, like the NRA or AARP
single-issue groups
An interest group sends you a teddy bear for your loyal membership.
material incentive
Established the income tax
16th amendment
ERA
Equal Rights Amendment
What is the smallest US state?
Rhode Island
Interest group that forms around a politically-charged belief, can be liberal or conservative. Ex. NAACP, NOW, Christian Coalition
Ideological groups
You get the chance to mingle with like-minded people at your local NRA chapter meeting.
Solidary incentives
Made the election of senators by popular vote
17th amendment
NRA
National Rifle Association
What was the capital of the US before Washington D.C.?
New York City
These groups form for the sake of a better life for the general population rather than for a specific issue or specific group of people. Make up about 1/5 of interest groups in the Capital
Public Interest groups
You feel patriotic and awesome because you donated $200,000 to The American Legion.
Purposive Incentives
Doubled the voting population
19th amendment
NOW
National Organization for Women
What day is Constitution Day?
September 17
Unlike unions, these groups form in order to promote or protest laws and regulations that affect white-collar professions. Ex. American Medical Association
Professional associations
Material incentives
NAACP
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
Who was the oldest person to sign the Constitution?
Benjamin Franklin
These groups are made up of local and state level representatives and elected officials. They are typically fiscally motivated.
Intergovernmental lobby
Solidary incentives
AARP
American Association of Retired Persons
Which state was misspelled in the Constitution
Pennsylvania (Pensylvania)