AP®︎ U.S. Government & Politics: Topic 5.7 Practice Test
Prepare for your quiz, test, or the AP exam with focused practice questions on Topic 5.7 of AP U.S. Government & Politics – Groups Influencing Policy Outcomes.
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Topic 5.7
Question 1 Easy
This question tests the following: EK 5.7.A.1
What is the main purpose of single-issue groups in public policy?
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Topic 5.7: Groups Influencing Policy Outcomes
Learning Objective: LO 5.7.A
Explain how various political actors influence public policy outcomes.
Review: EK 5.7.A.1
Single-issue groups, ideological/social movements, and protest movements form with the goal of affecting society and policymaking.
Review: EK 5.7.A.2
Competing actors such as interest groups, professional organizations, social movements, the military, and bureaucratic agencies influence policymaking, such as the federal budget process, at key stages and to varying degrees.
Review: EK 5.7.A.3
Elections and political parties are related to major policy shifts or initiatives, occasionally leading to political realignments of voting constituencies.
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