Interest Groups

Which term best describes an organized group of people that attempts to influence governmental policies?

  interest group 

The theory that all interests are and should be free to compete for influence in the government is called?

pluralism. 

In order to attract members, most interest groups appeal to potential members not only by advertising their political goals but also by

  providing direct economic and social benefits to group members. 

Interest group politics tend to reflect most the bias of

  well-educated, upper-income professionals. 

Outsider strategies for interest groups looking to increase their political influence or meet their policy goals could include which of the following?

  going public about an issue that is important to the group