CHAPTER 15

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1. Most experts believe that, in the future,

despite their large numbers, seniors will not form a permanent voting bloc.
with their large numbers and experience, seniors will form a strong, well-organized voting bloc.
the low rate of voter participation among seniors will not give older people enough power to form a permanent bloc.
seniors will continue to join small, independent political clubs that in times of perceived crisis could band together to form a voting bloc.

2. Groups that respond to specific issues by presenting briefs to government committees or ministers are known as

special advocacy groups.
senior's action groups.
departmental advisory councils.
independent task forces.

3. The key to increasing seniors' political power, according to Neysmith (1987), is to

form large, unified national lobby groups.
act only on issues that directly affect them.
elect members of lobby groups into office.
link their concerns with those of other groups.

4. One purpose of the National Advisory Council on Aging is to

promote a positive image of older people and encourage seniors to take political action.
plan the redistribution of wealth from younger to older people.
arbitrate disputes between seniors' interest groups and the government.
insure a fair state welfare and unemployment program and help people who fall between the cracks of the system.

5. Unlike the United States, Canadian policies toward the elderly tend to

divide the interests of the young and old.
stratify the interests of the young and old.
overlook the varying interests of the young and old.
unify the interests of the young and old.