Question

Read this scenario:

An interest group has gathered a number of local bicyclists, many of whom have never bothered to vote before. By working together, they are able to lobby the city government to add more bike lanes to downtown streets.

Which positive function of interest groups does the scenario describe?

A. Raising money to support candidates

B. Informing the general public about issues

C. Inspiring political participation

D. Serving as watchdogs to prevent government corruption

Answer 1

C. Inspiring political participation

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

The answer is C. Inspiring political participation is a positive function of interest groups described in the scenario.

Step-by-step explanation:

Political participation is an important part of a democracy, although most of the citizens believe their only responsability is to vote, and there are some people that don't even show an interest in this last action, such as the bicylists described in the scenario.

Therefore, to get people interested and engaged in politics is a very positive function in order to grow as a democracy; this function can be carried out by teachers, community leaders and interest groups.

When people get engaged in the politics of their community and express their needs and concerns, there are strategies, like lobbying, that can promote change.