Interest Groups Are

question 237

Multiple Choice

Interest groups are

• A) private organizations that try to shape public policy.
• B) private organizations that field candidates for public office.
• C) public organizations that provide oversight services for Congress.
• D) public organizations that consolidate legislative and executive budgetary proposals.
• E) public organizations that field candidates for political office.

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Definitions:

Sandra Bem

A psychologist known for her work on gender roles and for developing the gender schema theory.

Bisexual

Pertaining to a sexual orientation in which an individual is attracted to both male and female genders.

Gender Schema Theory

A theory that suggests people learn about gender roles and develop gender-based beliefs through cultural and societal norms.

Mental Pattern

A cognitive framework or structure that helps in organizing and interpreting information.