Interest Groups Perform All of the Following Roles in Politics

question 77

Multiple Choice

Interest groups perform all of the following roles in politics EXCEPT this one:

• A) representing their members' views to government
• B) electing members to public office
• C) providing an avenue for citizen participation in politics
• D) educating policymakers regarding issues important to the interest group
• E) alerting the proper government authorities about the group's issue to get the issue on the political agenda

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Definitions:

Laissez-faire

An economic doctrine that opposes governmental intervention in market exchanges, advocating for a free market system.

Democratic

Pertaining to a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.

'Least-preferred co-worker'

A concept used in Fiedler's contingency theory to gauge a leader's task or relationship orientation based on their description of a difficult co-worker.

Play-oriented

An approach or attitude focusing on play and enjoyment, often in the context of learning or creative activities.