Clothing Review and Quiz Answers

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6

An ideological group would most support legislation that

A
advanced its goals.
B
showed no bias.
C
benefited a majority of people.
D
was a compromise.
7

How do PACs raise money?

A
by asking for grants from nonprofits
B
by getting paid by candidates before elections
C
by taking donations from interest group members
D
by receiving salaries from the federal government
8

Who makes up an interest group?

A
people who are elected by the public
B
people who share a common concern
C
people who have great personal wealth
D
people who are engaged in unlawful activities
9

What is propaganda?

A
information used to promote a particular point of view
B
rules and regulations that apply to public interest groups
C
legislation that benefits most members of the public
D
a source of funding for lobbyist and special interest groups
10

Which action was taken by the single-interest group MADD?

A
opposing driver’s licenses for 16-year-olds
B
persuading lawmakers to regulate automobile safety
C
lobbying to raise the drinking age to 21
D
persuading the public to support voter-ID laws
11

Which statement best describes interest groups and their role?

A
organizations that conduct research on a common topic
B
groups that are organized to perform community service
C
groups within the government that work on a common topic of interest
D
organizations that try to influence policies because of a common concern
13

Which are ways citizens can participate in interest groups? Choose three correct answers.

A
Citizens can donate to interest groups.
B
Citizens can run for public office.
C
Citizens can overturn elections.
D
Citizens can participate in interest group activities.
E
Citizens can help interest groups lobby public officials with emails and phone calls.
14

Study this poster. What conclusion can you make about the group who created it?

A
They advocate for restaurant owners.
B
They advocate for safer restaurants.
C
They advocate for the safety of workers.
D
They advocate for higher wages for workers.
Option D
15

Read the passage carefully. How is this interest group attempting to influence government policy?

A
The research shows Americans are divided on whether action on climate change is needed.
B
The research shows that most Americans support action on climate change.
C
The Pew Research Center supports action on climate change.
D
The Pew Research Center views action on climate change as unnecessary.
16

Read the passage carefully. How is this interest group attempting to influence government policy?

A
The Institution is presenting research for and against action on climate change.
B
The Institution is evaluating different policies to reduce carbon emissions.
C
The Institution is endorsing a policy involving cities working to reduce carbon emissions.
D
The Institution is endorsing national action on carbon emissions to combat climate change.
17

Read the passage carefully. How is this interest group attempting to influence government policy?

A
The Foundation wants the government to reverse current climate policies.
B
The Foundation wants the government to pass more regulations on carbon emissions.
C
The Foundation presents data for and against current climate policies.
D
The Foundation conducts research that shows climate change does not exist.
18

What is dark money?

A
donations sent through illegal channels
B
campaign funds stolen by staffers
C
political contributions made by unnamed donors
D
fake money made to look like real money
19

Read the scenario.A nonpartisan public interest group supports a debate between candidates for a state office.

A
It supports legislation.
B
It influences policy.
C
It raises money.
D
It provides information.
20

Read the scenario.Corey has read many negative things about lobbying. He wonders whether lobbying is ethical, since it has negative effects. Mark points out that lobbyists also have some positive effects on the government. Corey asks for an example of a positive effect.

A
Lobbyists hope to make politics more entertaining to the public.
B
Lobbyists do many acts of community service.
C
Lobbyists work with law enforcement to identify illegal actions.
D
Lobbyists provide research and information to lawmakers.

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