Interest Groups Are Also Sometimes Called All of the Following

question 43

Multiple Choice

Interest groups are also sometimes called all of the following except

• A) lobbies.
• B) political parties.
• C) pressure groups.
• D) factions
• E) both B & C

Understand the concept of absolute and comparative advantage.

Analyze the opportunity cost associated with the production of different goods.

Determine specialization and trade benefits in a two-party system.

Identify how specialization can lead to an increase in overall production and consumption.

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Definitions:

Cultural Competency

The ability to understand, appreciate, and interact effectively with people from different cultures.

Microaggressions

The everyday, subtle, intentional — and oftentimes unintentional — interactions or behaviors that communicate some sort of bias against historically marginalized groups.

Implicit Biases

Unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that influence an individual’s understanding, actions, and decisions in an unconscious manner.

Racial Attitudes

The beliefs, feelings, and predispositions that individuals have towards people of different racial backgrounds.