Ap Gov Unit 4 Caq Prac Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

Tactic #6: Bringing Litigation/"Organizing Cases" {Ans: Interest groups find plaintiffs that are negatively impacted by policies they want to challenge and bring lawsuits on their behalf in hopes of convincing the courts to strike down policies.}High Visibility {Ans: The public is very aware of the topic and pays attention to policies related to this topic.}Outsider Strategy {Ans: Uses the public to put pressure on governmental officials. (Ex. "Grassroots" Mobilization, Protests, and Interest Group Ratings)}Tactic #1 Provide Information {Ans: Credible info is the most important tool of interest groups because legislators rely on interest groups for info since they can't be experts on all issues they vote on.}Institutional Interest Groups {Ans: Individuals/organizations that represent other organizations or trade interests. (Ex. intergovernmental groups, professional associations, & corporate groups)}Non-Excludable Benefit {Ans: People who aren't in the interest group still benefit.}