Question

label each example of an interest group benefit with the type of benefit it represents.

solidary
purposive
material

an interest-group member receives a free t-shirt for joining.
an interest-group member receives discounts from local businesses related to the interest group.
an individual joins an environmental protection organization to meet and network with other local environmentalists.
an individual draws pride from having contributed to an interest groups introduction of a particular piece of legislation.

Explanation:

Classify tangible rewards

The first two examples describe tangible, monetary, or physical rewards given to members:

• Receiving a free T-shirt for joining is a physical good.
• Receiving discounts from local businesses is a monetary benefit.

Both of these represent material benefits.

Classify social and networking rewards

The third example describes joining an organization to meet and network with other local environmentalists. This focuses on social interaction, friendship, and networking, which represents a solidary benefit.

Classify purpose-driven rewards

The fourth example describes drawing pride from having contributed to an interest group's introduction of a particular piece of legislation. This relates to the satisfaction of contributing to a cause or policy goal, which represents a purposive benefit.

Answer:

Label each example of an interest group benefit with the type of benefit it represents.

• An interest-group member receives a free T-shirt for joining: <blank>material</blank>
• An interest-group member receives discounts from local businesses related to the interest group: <blank>material</blank>
• An individual joins an environmental protection organization to meet and network with other local environmentalists: <blank>solidary</blank>
• An individual draws pride from having contributed to an interest group's introduction of a particular piece of legislation: <blank>purposive</blank>