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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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?

ATo compete with political parties
BTo support all government policies
CTo concentrate on one specific area of concern
DTo focus on a wide range of policy issues

What You’re Being Tested On:

Explore the learning objectives taken directly from the College Board’s AP® U.S. Government & Politics Curriculum. Ensure you’re prepared for the exact topics covered on the AP® exam, in-class tests, and quizzes, and gain confidence in your mastery of the material.

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.

Illustrative Examples specific knowledge students should know & demonstrate

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