Consider the following questions:
Review the chapter: Interest Groups and Political Parties
1. Name the three main theories about the effects of interest groups (such as pluralism). Describe each of them. Which do you prefer? Why?
2. How do interest groups try to affect Supreme Court decisions? There are three ways.
3. Which interest group would represent you/your interests best? Do a little research and find an interest group that could best represent your views (on a specific issue).
4. What is proportional representation? Briefly describe it, give an example.
5. What functions do political parties serve in the American electoral process? There are four.
6. Which three factors influence party identification?
7. What is partisanship? Do you believe it is good or bad? Why?