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:

Doughboys

were the U.S. infantrymen during World War I, known for their role in the European theater of the war.

Trenchfoot

A medical condition caused by prolonged exposure of the feet to damp, unsanitary, and cold conditions, often seen in soldiers in trench warfare.

"Over the Top"

A phrase originally used in World War I to describe an infantry attack that went out of the protection of trenches into no-man's land, often used metaphorically to denote an excessive action.

Middle-Class Volunteers

Individuals from the middle-income group who offer their service for a cause or organization without monetary compensation.