Pressure Groups Use Different Forms of Advocacy in Order to Influence

question 16

True/False

Pressure groups use different forms of advocacy in order to influence public opinion and ultimately policy. They may play an important role in the development of political and social systems.

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Definitions:

Article I, Section 8

A section of the United States Constitution that outlines the enumerated powers of Congress, including the authority to tax, regulate interstate commerce, and maintain armed forces.

Necessary and Proper

A clause in the U.S. Constitution granting Congress the power to pass all laws deemed necessary and proper for carrying out its enumerated powers.

XYZ Affair

A diplomatic incident between France and the United States in 1797-98, which led to an undeclared naval war, caused by French demands for bribes from American negotiators.

Domestic Political Ramifications

The consequences or effects on a country's internal politics resulting from specific actions, policies, or events.