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Ch 7: The Politics of Interest Groups

1) What is an Interest Group?

2) What are the types of Interest Groups?

3) Explain Lobbying and Electioneering

4) How are Interest Groups involved in Campaigns?

5) How are Interest Groups Regulated?

Ch 8: The Legislative Branch

1) How is the Legislative Branch structured?

2) What are the qualifications for becoming a senator?

3) Explain the importance of committees in the legislative system

4) How does a Bill become law?

Ch 9: The Executive Branch

1) Explain the following for the Governorship: Compensation and Benefits, Staff, Succession, and Removal from Office

2) Choose 2 Powers for the Governor and explain them. You may choose from Informal Powers, Executive Powers, Legislative Powers, and/or Judicial Powers.

3) Explain the Plural Executive

4) Explain the State Bureacracy