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Chapter 9 Study Guide
Public Policy
labor union
Pubic-interest group lobbying
Grass roots
single-interest group
trade association
public affairs
propaganda
Matching the correct definition with the right word.
1. ____________________ A type of interest group that represents business interests.
2. ____________________ The events and issues of concern to all the people in a
society.
3. ____________________ Political action committee devoted to one issue
4. ____________________ A type of interest group that works for the public good
5. ____________________ The means by which group pressures are brought to bear
on all aspects of the policy-making process.
6. ____________________ Of or form the common people, the average voters.
Essay questions
1. Why are interest groups sometimes called “pressure groups” or “special
interests”?
2. How do interest groups add an element to the checks-and-balances feature of
the political process?
3. What is the difference between private and public-interest groups?
4. (a) Describe three types of interest groups that are not based on economic
interests. (b) List at least one example of each type of group.
5. (a) For what reason must interest groups be concerned with public opinion?
(b) For what purposes do interest groups appeal to public opinion?
6. The Lobbying Disclosure Act requires registration by all those individuals
and organizations that do what?