11. How could limiting starchy vegetables affect students, potato farmers, and
schools? Write one way each group would be affected.
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14. The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) is the largest
manufacturing association in the United States, representing
small and large manufacturers in every industrial sector and in
all 50 states. The NAM is the powerful voice of the
manufacturing community and the leading advocate for a policy
agenda that helps manufacturers compete in the global
economy and create jobs across the U.S.
Public Interest
Economic Interest
Professional Group
Ideological Group
Single Issue Group
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15. Founded by a mother whose daughter was killed by a drunk
driver, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is the nation’s
largest nonprofit working to protect families from drunk driving,
drugged driving and underage drinking. MADD also supports
drunk and drugged driving victims and survivors at no charge
through local MADD victim advocates and our 24-Hour Victim
Helpline.
Public Interest
Economic Interest
Professional Group
Ideological Group
Single Issue Group
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16. The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political
organization encouraging the informed and active
participation of citizens in government. It influences
public policy through education and advocacy. The LWV
has fought since 1920 to improve our government and
engage all citizens in the decisions that impact their
lives.
Public Interest
Economic Interest
Professional Group
Ideological Group
Single Issue Group
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17. The American Heart Association is the nation’s oldest and
largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart
disease and stroke. It funds innovative research, fights for
stronger public health policies, and provides critical tools and
information to save and improve lives.
Public Interest
Economic Interest
Professional Group
Ideological Group
Single Issue Group
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18. SAG-AFTRA brings together two American labor unions: Screen
Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and
Radio Artists. SAG-AFTRA represents approximately 160,000
actors, announcers, broadcast journalists, dancers, DJs, news
writers, news editors, program hosts, puppeteers, recording
artists, singers, stunt performers, voiceover artists, and other
media professionals.
Public Interest
Economic Interest
Professional Group
Ideological Group
Single Issue Group
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25. Now, read each interest group lobby activity and decide if it is an example of informing (I), donating money (D), or
endorsing a candidate (E).
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28. The nation’s second national park, Yosemite, was created in
1905 after this group lobbied President Theodore Roosevelt
and the California legislature.
The Sierra Club
The AARP
The American Medical Association
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29. This group encourages funding for research and
educational programs about the health effects of
abusing alcohol and tobacco.
The Sierra Club
The AARP
The American Medical Association
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30. This organization supported a 2009 law that bans
tobacco ads within 1,000 feet of schools and
playgrounds and also stops tobacco companies from
sponsoring sports events.
The Sierra Club
The AARP
The American Medical Association
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31. Members of this organization lobby Congress to protect
Social Security, Medicare, and other retirement
programs.
The Sierra Club
The AARP
The American Medical Association
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32. This organization works to stop the construction of
nuclear power plants until the government passes more
safety and environmental regulations.
The Sierra Club
The AARP
The American Medical Association
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33. This group supported the Age Discrimination in
Employment Act (ADEA), which protects older
Americans from being discriminated against in the
workplace.
The Sierra Club
The AARP
The American Medical Association
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35. Do you support the limiting of starchy vegetables in school cafeterias? Why
or why not?
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37. Based on your answer to the previous question, what is an interest group
you could create? Write one way you could inform the public of your goals,
and two ways you could lobby the government to get what your group
wants.
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42. True or False? Anyone can join an interest group if they have the same ideas
and goals of the group.
true
false
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43. Interest groups seek to influence what?
public policy
new laws
which candidates get elected
all of the above
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44. To help get a candidate they like elected, an interest group could ________
them, or encourage their members to vote for them.
influence
inform
endorse
lobby
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45. True or false? Interest groups hire lobbyists, who provide Congress with fair
and unbiased information to influence their decisions.
true
false
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46. Interest groups who wish to donate to a political campaign must form a
____________.
lobby
political party
Political Action Committee (PAC)
council
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49. How well do you understand interest groups?
I am completely confused.
I am slightly confused.
I understand and am ready to move on!
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