Discuss the difference between the two kinds of interest groups-institutional and membership interests.

What will be an ideal response?


?Institutional interests are individuals or organizations representing other organizations-for example, the National Association of Counties, representatives representing General Motors, and the National Independent Retail Jewelers.
?Membership interests are groups formed around support for activities and contributions of individual citizens, such as the Sierra Club, the National Rifle Association, and the NAACP.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following would be an example of the devolution "revolution" advanced by the Republican Party in the 1990s?

A. legislation restricting unfunded federal mandates B. legislation centralizing federal authority over public assistance programs C. legislation mandating an increase in the number of military bases overseas D. legislation creating a federal office of educational standards for local K-12 schools

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The best way for Federal Reserve Board officials to help boost a stagnant economy is to

a. raise interest rates so that banks can earn more money on the loans they provide to individuals and businesses. b. lower interest rates so that banks can provide more loans at cheaper rates to individuals and businesses. c. take money out of circulation so that the dollar becomes more valuable. d. raise the reserve requirement, restricting the amount of cash and negotiable securities that banks must have on hand.

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Which of the following is a Constitutional requirement for becoming a Supreme Court justice?

a. prior legal argument and trial experience b. prior experience in the federal district courts c. prior experience in the federal appeals courts d. There are no requirements for a Supreme Court justice.

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