To represent the interests of a specific group or cause

To influence government policy

To provide information to the government

To mobilize public opinion

Interest groups

Cause groups

Political parties

Trade unions

Lobbying

Public relations

Campaign contributions

All of the above

Lobbying is direct contact with government officials, while public relations is indirect contact through the media.

Lobbying is legal, while public relations is illegal.

Lobbying is done by interest groups, while public relations is done by cause groups.

None of the above

Campaign contributions can be used to bribe government officials.

Campaign contributions can be used to influence the outcome of elections.

Campaign contributions can be used to build relationships with government officials.

All of the above

Arguments for: Pressure groups represent the interests of citizens, provide information to the government, and hold the government accountable. Arguments against: Pressure groups can be undemocratic, can lead to corruption, and can prevent the government from making decisions in the best interests of the country.

Arguments for: Pressure groups can help to ensure that the government is responsive to the needs of the people. Arguments against: Pressure groups can be dominated by special interests and can lead to gridlock in the policy-making process.

Arguments for: Pressure groups can help to improve the quality of government policy. Arguments against: Pressure groups can be used to promote narrow interests at the expense of the public good.

All of the above

Increased transparency and disclosure of lobbying activities

Limits on campaign contributions

Public financing of elections

All of the above

Pressure groups will continue to play an important role in Indian politics.

Pressure groups will become less influential as the government becomes more responsive to the needs of the people.

Pressure groups will be replaced by new forms of political participation.

None of the above

The Sierra Club

The American Civil Liberties Union

The National Rifle Association

The Chamber of Commerce

The National Education Association

The American Medical Association

The AFL-CIO

The National Association of Manufacturers

Interest groups represent the interests of a specific group of people, while cause groups represent the interests of a broader public.

Interest groups are more likely to use lobbying as a tactic, while cause groups are more likely to use public relations.

Interest groups are more likely to be successful in influencing government policy, while cause groups are more likely to be successful in raising awareness of an issue.

All of the above

Lack of transparency and accountability

Limited resources

Government repression

All of the above

By building strong relationships with government officials

By providing accurate and timely information to the government

By mobilizing public support for their cause

All of the above

The media can help to raise awareness of the issues that pressure groups are working on.

The media can help to hold pressure groups accountable for their actions.

The media can help to facilitate communication between pressure groups and government officials.

All of the above