How do special-interest groups attempt to influence the decisions that government officials make?

Choose all answers that are correct.

Question 3 options:

by being active in elections

by working through the courts

by issuing writs of habeas corpus

by directly influencing officials

Question 4 (3 points)
Which option is an important source of public opinion?

Question 4 options:

personal background

the Constitution

foreign policy

surveys

Question 5 (3 points)
Which statement about special-interest groups is true?

Question 5 options:

Special-interest groups are described in some depth in Article II, Section 8 of the United States Constitution, which shows that the Founders viewed these groups as important.

There is very little controversy over the role of special-interest groups in American society because special-interest groups have limited power or influence.

People form special-interest groups to strengthen their voice, pool their resources, and improve their ability to influence the decisions of government officials.

In elections, citizens who are members of special-interest groups must vote in ways that align with the aims and beliefs of the group.