Question

By joining interest groups, individuals can participate in ways that go beyond simple voting. They can interact with others with similar views. They can become civically engaged by becoming more connected to their communities, they can participate in protests and letter-writing campaigns, and they can inform others about the issues. Question 8 options: True False

Answer 1

This statement is true. Interest groups' primary goal is to change or maintain particular policies that benefit its members, a segment of society or a bigger public. This type of formal organization provides citizens the opportunity to participate more in politics, express their concerns and work jointly to influence policy in several ways, for example, by lobbying members of Congress, engaging in election activities, educating people about their interests, and the nation's current issues, and mobilizing people to perform activities, such as writing letters, making phone calls and demonstrating.