American Government Study Guide

Some representatives vote based upon how their political party wants them to vote. No matter the reason of even how a representative personally feels, they feel they must vote for their party or else they would lose party support. Other representatives serve their constituents , or people within their voting district and vote based upon their interests. Lastly, representatives also vote based upon the people that helped them get into of�ice, like with interest groups. 5.5 Private vs. Public Interest Groups Private interest groups usual take the form of seeking speci�ic bene�its that �it into the desires of the group they represent with a speci�ic or narrow set of goals. Corporations, manufacturing groups, and political institutions are examples of private interest groups. The goal is for personal gain over the overall bene�it of everyone. They often seek government subsidies, government jobs or contracts, or even tax bene�its or exemptions. Public interest groups usually aim to bene�it the greater good and aren’t necessarily set up as for pr o�it institutions. These interest groups lobby for things that will ultimately bene�it everyone, even if not everyone agrees with them. A perfect example of this are organizations that argue for efforts that will help the environment. Environmental groups often lobby for changes that will bene�it all of humanity in the future.

5.6 Chapter Review Questions 1. In the 1824 election, what political party did all of the presidential candidates belong to? a. Democratic-Republicans b. Democratic Party c. Republican Party d. Libertarian Party 2. What two political parties today are the two major parties in the two-party system? a. Green Party b. Democratic Party c. Republican Party d. Libertarian Party 3. What third party is in favor of limited government in all areas of life?

4. What third party is in favor of taking care of the environment as its chief issue? a. Green Party b. Democratic Party c. Republican Party d. Libertarian Party 5. Who do interests groups use to gain support and in�luence?

a. lobbyists b. constituents c. platforms d. third parties

a. Green Party b. Democratic Party c. Republican Party d. Libertarian Party

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