Question

3. How does joining interest groups help private citizens participate in their government?

Answer 1

By joining interest groups, citizens can affect policies without running for office.

Explanation:

An interest group is formed when individuals or organizations unite to group with regard to some special issue, interest, or concern which is affecting them commonly.

This interest group is a formally organized group which shares a common interest or wish regarding some government policies so as to make the policies beneficial to the group or the general public.

Issues like tax burdens, farmer subsidies, environmental issues, educational fees, social irregularities etc are the common issues of this group.

The main aim is to put pressure on the policy makers through various ways in order to benefit outcomes of the policies in their way.

So, citizens by joining such groups can involve in policy changing processes without being a part of the office or running for the office.

Answer 2

The correct option is: Citizens can affect policies without running for office.

Explanation:

A government is the system or group of people governing the organized community. The government plays an important role in maintaining the society civilized. Generally the government is categorized as legislature, executive and judiciary.

The government is responsible for making the laws and carrying it out. The government protects the people from outside attack and helps in enhancing the economy of the nation. The government helps in promoting the common defense and welfare of the people.