Selective benefits are advantages that interest groups offer to entice individuals to become members. These benefits can be informational (like newsletters), material (like discounts), solidary (like networking opportunities), or purposive (satisfaction from contributing to a cause). Political action encompasses a wide range of activities individuals and groups undertake to influence government policies. This can include lobbying, campaigning, protesting, and contacting elected officials. Understanding how interest groups use selective benefits to mobilize support and how that support translates into political action is crucial for understanding the dynamics of US Government.
Match the term with its definition:
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. Lobbying | A. Benefits derived from the feeling of satisfaction when contributing to a worthy cause. |
| 2. Material Benefits | B. Goods or services that are available to members only (e.g., insurance or discounts). |
| 3. Purposive Benefits | C. Communication by someone other than a citizen acting on his or her own behalf, directed to a government decision maker with the hope of influencing his or her decision. |
| 4. Interest Group | D. An organization of people sharing a common interest or goal that seeks to influence public policy. |
| 5. Solidary Benefits | E. Intangible rewards from the sense of pleasure, status, or companionship that arises out of meeting together in small groups. |
Interest groups often use __________ benefits to attract members. __________ involves contacting government officials to influence policy decisions. Groups with strong __________ support are more likely to succeed in their political goals. These goals may involve changes in __________ or the __________.
Describe a scenario where an interest group's efforts to provide selective benefits might unintentionally undermine its broader political goals. Explain your reasoning.
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