Set 3: Interest Group

Question 1

The Policy Process Model

Answer 1

A model outlining the steps of public policy making: problem ID, agenda, formulation, etc.

Question 2

Climate Policy Reform

Answer 2

Policy options like carbon tax or cap-and-trade to reduce greenhouse emissions

Question 3

Immigration Policy Reform

Answer 3

Policy ideas such as DACA expansion or a pathway to citizenship.

Question 4

Public Policy Process

Answer 4

Steps taken by governments to address societal issues through laws and actions

Question 5

Income Inequality

Answer 5

The unequal distribution of income and opportunities across society

Question 6

School Vouchers

Answer 6

Public funding alternatives to allow families to use education funds for private schooling

Question 7

Campaigns

Answer 7

Organized efforts to influence voters during an election

Question 8

Political Participation

Answer 8

Actions taken by citizens to influence political decisions (e.g., voting, protesting).

Question 9

Economic Interests MOST IMPORTANT

Answer 9

Labor unions, business groups (e.g., AMA)
have financial power to influence legislation (e.g., AMA: an American professional association and lobbying group of physicians and medical students)

Question 10

Non-Economic Interests

Answer 10

Focus on issues like the environment

Question 11

Public

Answer 11

Work for public good (e.g., League of Women Voters)

Question 12

Private

Answer 12

Represent specific subsets of society