A Public Interest Group

question 33

Multiple Choice

A public interest group

• A) collects money and makes contributions to candidates in federal elections.
• B) tries to gain advantages or protections for its own members, predominantly economic groups.
• C) is another broad and generic name for an interest group.
• D) is a type of group that might be involved in public interest activities.
• E) tries to get government to act in ways that will serve interests that are broader and more encompassing than the direct economic or occupational interests of their own members.

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Definitions:

Amount Owing

The total sum of money that is currently due or outstanding.

Invoice

A statement provided by a seller to a buyer that outlines the details of a transaction and asks for payment.

Payment Terms

The terms that dictate when a seller will finalize a transaction, usually detailing the timeframe a buyer is granted to settle the owed amount.

Balance

The amount of money currently in an account or the difference between the total debits and credits recorded.