Interest group politics tends to lead toGroup of answer choicesbroad, coherent policies.equality in the political process.majoritarian decision making.patchwork, fragmented policies.

Interest groups today representGroup of answer choicesa limited number of political or social groups.a tiny number of wealthy individuals.none of the abovevirtually every political or social topic and concern. PreviousNext

Interest groups are:Group of answer choicesprivate organizations that try to shape public policy.groups of people who get together at libraries to listen to the "interesting" events of individuals' travels.composed of members of Congress who have similar characteristics or policy interests.synonymous with the phrase "political parties."

Which of the following is most accurate about interest groups in the U.S.?Group of answer choicesInterest group politics allows large groups to dominate small groups, creating representational distortion.Interest groups are a new political force never envisioned by the Founders.Interest groups have done serious harm to American elections and government.Interest group politics reflects the conflictual nature of American politics.

Interest groups tend to have greater influence in states where political parties are comparatively weaker. Group of answer choicesTrueFalse

Which of the following best describes the pluralist view of interest groups?Group of answer choicesinterest groups pose a threat to democracy.interest groups are fundamental actors in a democracy.most Americans participate in politics by contributing money to groups and political candidates.interest groups should replace political parties in the United States.