Public Interest Groups Differ from Other Types of Interest Groups

question 70

Multiple Choice

Public interest groups differ from other types of interest groups in that

• A)they claim to serve the common good,not just their own particular interests.
• B)they were the first political associations to use the strategy of direct mailing.
• C)they were the first group to abandon lobbying and take up only grassroots activism.
• D)unlike other interest groups,their status is like that of a charity,not a political organization.

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Definitions:

Shaman

A person regarded as having access to, and influence in, the world of good and evil spirits, typically among some societies who practice shamanism.

Traditional Role

Established patterns of behavior expected of individuals in specific positions or settings within a cultural or social context.

Priest

A religious leader authorized to perform the sacred rituals of a religion, often acting as an intermediary between humans and one or more deities.

Shaman

A person regarded as having access to, and influence in, the world of good and evil spirits, often within indigenous and tribal societies, performing healings and rituals.