Chapter 11: Interest Groups

Question 1

Interest Group

Answer 1

An organization of people sharing a common interest or goal that seeks to influence the making of public policy

Question 2

Political Action Committee

Answer 2

A committee set up by a corporation, labor union, or interest group that raises and spends campaign money from voluntary donations

Question 3

Lobbyist

Answer 3

A person who tries to influence legislation on behalf of an interest group.