AP US Government & Politics

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Chapter 11 Reading Guide

Interest Groups

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1. Provide a definition of the term interest group.

2. Complete the following table on the theories of interest group politics.

Theory
Pluralist Theory

Definition

Elite Theory

Hyperpluralist Theory

3. Briefly explain Olsons law of large groups.

4. Define the term single issue group and give an example.

Who Holds Power

5. List the four general strategies used by interest groups to shape public policy.
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b)
c)
d)

6. List four types of interest groups and provide an example of each.

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b)
c)
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