US/VA GOVERNMENT CHAPTER 18 TEST ESSAYS

 

  1. Explain the three main categories of interest groups. Provide an example of each.
  2. Explain the major "tools" lobbyists use to gain access and influence.
  3. Explain the forces that help shape political socialization in our society.
  4. Explain the three basic steps involved in scientific polling. Include the key
  5. elements involved in these steps.

  6. List the techniques for effective lobbying as illustrated in the "NAMES" booklet
  7. from class.

  8. Identify the key information a person should look for in any poll. Use your poll data

to illustrate your answer.