Author Question: Electioneering, educating the public, and framing the issues are all means used by interest groups ... (Read 26 times)

Ebrown · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Electioneering, educating the public, and framing the issues are all means used by interest groups as they attempt to

a. directly influence the government.
b. engage in astroturf lobbying.
c. practice co-optation.
d. implement policy.
e. indirectly influence the government.

Question 2

All of the following are true of the responsible party model EXCEPT

a. parties should be ideologically consistent by presenting a clear platform and set of policies that are principledand distinctive.
b. when looking at third parties, one would be hard-pressed to find one that reflects the normative ideal ofresponsible parties.
c. voters are expected to choose a candidate based on whether or not they agree with the proposed programsand policies of that candidate's party.
d. once in office, the candidate and the party are to be held accountable for implementing the party's programsand policies.