Which of the following strategies would an environmental
interest group like the Sierra Club likely adopt to overcome the free rider problem?
a. lobby for environmental laws that only benefit members of the group
b. offer incentives to encourage people to join the group as dues-paying members
c. increase membership dues to ensure that all members pay their fair share
d. organize themselves in a way that eliminates the costs of group formation and maintenance
Question 2
What distinguishes interest groups from political parties?
a. only parties mobilize voters at election time
b. only parties raise money
c. only parties engage in efforts to influence public policy
d. only parties nominate candidates for public office