Question 1

Another name for an interest group is

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A) pressure group. 
B) cabal. 
C) political party. 
D) coalition. 
E) constituency. 
A) pressure group. 
B) cabal. 
C) political party. 
D) coalition. 
E) constituency.

Question 2

An amicus brief

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A) is a written document in which a group explains to a court its position on a legal dispute the court is handling. 
B) is a written document in which an interest group lays out its policy preference for targeted lawmakers. 
C) prevents a lobbyist group from making campaign donations to policymakers over a specific issue. 
D) provides evidence for prosecutors of an illegal monetary relationship between a lawmaker and an interest group or PAC. 
E) prevents PACs from donating more than $5,000 to a single candidate during a primary election. 
A) is a written document in which a group explains to a court its position on a legal dispute the court is handling. 
B) is a written document in which an interest group lays out its policy preference for targeted lawmakers. 
C) prevents a lobbyist group from making campaign donations to policymakers over a specific issue. 
D) provides evidence for prosecutors of an illegal monetary relationship between a lawmaker and an interest group or PAC. 
E) prevents PACs from donating more than $5,000 to a single candidate during a primary election.

Question 3

In the dynamics of an iron triangle,what benefit do interest groups provide to friendly government agencies?

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A) services for constituents 
B) travel funds 
C) campaign contributions 
D) administration of mutually beneficial policies 
E) lobbying support for agency programs 
A) services for constituents 
B) travel funds 
C) campaign contributions 
D) administration of mutually beneficial policies 
E) lobbying support for agency programs

Question 4

Roughly how many American workers currently belong to unions?

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A) one in two 
B) one in four 
C) one in six 
D) one in nine 
E) one in ten 
A) one in two 
B) one in four 
C) one in six 
D) one in nine 
E) one in ten

Question 5

Outside lobbying does NOT include

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A) developing and maintaining close contacts with policymakers. 
B) the use of campaign contributions to legislators who favor the interest group. 
C) pushing their message through public relations and advertising. 
D) targeting group resources on key election races. 
E) rousing citizens to contact their elected officials and express their support. 
A) developing and maintaining close contacts with policymakers. 
B) the use of campaign contributions to legislators who favor the interest group. 
C) pushing their message through public relations and advertising. 
D) targeting group resources on key election races. 
E) rousing citizens to contact their elected officials and express their support.

Question 6

Some groups pursue collective goods.A collective good is one that

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A) cannot be selectively granted or denied to individuals; it belongs to all. 
B) is provided by a public service organization. 
C) is secured by the president. 
D) is secured by Congress. 
E) None of these answers is correct. 
A) cannot be selectively granted or denied to individuals; it belongs to all. 
B) is provided by a public service organization. 
C) is secured by the president. 
D) is secured by Congress. 
E) None of these answers is correct.

Question 7

The largest number of PACs are those associated with

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A) single-issue groups,such as environmental groups and right-to-life groups. 
B) labor. 
C) business. 
D) agriculture. 
E) foreign governments. 
A) single-issue groups,such as environmental groups and right-to-life groups. 
B) labor. 
C) business. 
D) agriculture. 
E) foreign governments.

Question 8

The air we breathe is an example of a

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A) private good. 
B) negative externality. 
C) material good. 
D) mass-produced good. 
E) collective good. 
A) private good. 
B) negative externality. 
C) material good. 
D) mass-produced good. 
E) collective good.

Question 9

Which of the following is an interest group more likely to champion than a political party?

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A) a controversial issue 
B) a particular candidate 
C) a broad range of ideological ideas 
D) a policy that would have a broad impact 
E) an issue that has the broad backing of the general public 
A) a controversial issue 
B) a particular candidate 
C) a broad range of ideological ideas 
D) a policy that would have a broad impact 
E) an issue that has the broad backing of the general public

Question 10

A purposive incentive is defined as

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A) a goal of direct economic gain. 
B) the satisfaction of contributing to a worthy goal or purpose. 
C) a goal benefiting a specific group. 
D) any common purpose that brings groups together. 
E) corporate profit. 
A) a goal of direct economic gain. 
B) the satisfaction of contributing to a worthy goal or purpose. 
C) a goal benefiting a specific group. 
D) any common purpose that brings groups together. 
E) corporate profit.

Question 11

Define citizens' (or noneconomic)interest groups and identify the types of noneconomic interest groups and the constituencies they serve.

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Citizens' (or noneconomic)groups are org

Question 12

In acknowledging the dilemma inherent in group activity,James Madison

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A) argued that the free-rider problem would hurt some groups more than others. 
B) claimed that government could listen to all groups but should only enact policies that promote the interests of majority groups. 
C) worried that government would be overly dominated by groups,but recognized that a free society is obliged to permit the advocacy of self-interest. 
D) argued that government must restrict the activities of groups,so that political parties could act as the major instrument of democracy. 
E) All of these answers are correct. 
A) argued that the free-rider problem would hurt some groups more than others. 
B) claimed that government could listen to all groups but should only enact policies that promote the interests of majority groups. 
C) worried that government would be overly dominated by groups,but recognized that a free society is obliged to permit the advocacy of self-interest. 
D) argued that government must restrict the activities of groups,so that political parties could act as the major instrument of democracy. 
E) All of these answers are correct.

Question 13

PAC contributions account for about ________ of total congressional campaign spending.

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A) 6 percent 
B) 11 percent 
C) 20 percent 
D) 41 percent 
E) 60 percent 
A) 6 percent 
B) 11 percent 
C) 20 percent 
D) 41 percent 
E) 60 percent

Question 14

Which of the following groups primarily uses litigation as its lobbying method?

Accepted Answer

A) NRA 
B) ACLU 
C) NAACP 
D) AARP 
E) NEA 
A) NRA 
B) ACLU 
C) NAACP 
D) AARP 
E) NEA

Question 15

The situation in which individuals are tempted not to contribute to a cause because they will get the benefits even if they do not participate is called the

Accepted Answer

A) size factor. 
B) free-rider problem. 
C) special-interest paradox. 
D) disincentive factor. 
E) zero-sum game. 
A) size factor. 
B) free-rider problem. 
C) special-interest paradox. 
D) disincentive factor. 
E) zero-sum game.

Question 16

How do pluralists counter the argument that well-funded interest groups have more influence on policymaking than other interest groups?

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A) They argue that noneconomic groups are generally better organized and motivated,which balances out better funding in other groups. 
B) They argue that there is almost always a wealthy counter-group to every wealthy interest group. 
C) They deny that certain types of interest groups or wealthier ones have more policy influence. 
D) They argue that level of funding is a good determinant of how much the general public wants to see a particular interest advanced. 
E) They argue that the system is very open and almost all interests are included. 
A) They argue that noneconomic groups are generally better organized and motivated,which balances out better funding in other groups. 
B) They argue that there is almost always a wealthy counter-group to every wealthy interest group. 
C) They deny that certain types of interest groups or wealthier ones have more policy influence. 
D) They argue that level of funding is a good determinant of how much the general public wants to see a particular interest advanced. 
E) They argue that the system is very open and almost all interests are included.

Question 17

Which of the following statements would NOT be accepted by supporters of the pluralist view of interest groups?

Accepted Answer

A) People's separate interests are a legitimate basis of public policy. 
B) The group interest process correctly excludes some of the smallest groups from influence because they lack strong public support. 
C) The opinion of the majority should always prevail,in a policy dispute,over the opinion of a more intense and directly affected minority. 
D) Most interests benefit from the workings of the group system,which is a reason to support a policy process that is responsive to groups. 
E) Public policy should represent the diversity that exists in society. 
A) People's separate interests are a legitimate basis of public policy. 
B) The group interest process correctly excludes some of the smallest groups from influence because they lack strong public support. 
C) The opinion of the majority should always prevail,in a policy dispute,over the opinion of a more intense and directly affected minority. 
D) Most interests benefit from the workings of the group system,which is a reason to support a policy process that is responsive to groups. 
E) Public policy should represent the diversity that exists in society.

Question 18

James Madison's solution to the problem of factions (special interests)has,in the modern policy process,actually contributed to the problem by

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A) suppressing the claims of special interests,thereby making it more difficult for them to get their opinions heard by officials. 
B) resulting in greater divisions of power that allow special-interest groups more points of access and outsized influence in the policy process. 
C) eroding the strength of political parties,thereby increasing the opportunity for group influence. 
D) weakening the legislative branch,thereby allowing groups to bully Congress into accepting their demands. 
E) eroding the power of the mass media,thereby increasing the opportunity for group influence. 
A) suppressing the claims of special interests,thereby making it more difficult for them to get their opinions heard by officials. 
B) resulting in greater divisions of power that allow special-interest groups more points of access and outsized influence in the policy process. 
C) eroding the strength of political parties,thereby increasing the opportunity for group influence. 
D) weakening the legislative branch,thereby allowing groups to bully Congress into accepting their demands. 
E) eroding the power of the mass media,thereby increasing the opportunity for group influence.

Question 19

A flaw in pluralism theory is the fact that

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A) the interest group system is unrepresentative,because some interests are far better organized and more powerful than others. 
B) the public interest is never served by policies that promote special interests. 
C) larger groups always prevail politically over smaller groups. 
D) political parties better represent different interests than do interest groups. 
E) All of these answers are correct. 
A) the interest group system is unrepresentative,because some interests are far better organized and more powerful than others. 
B) the public interest is never served by policies that promote special interests. 
C) larger groups always prevail politically over smaller groups. 
D) political parties better represent different interests than do interest groups. 
E) All of these answers are correct.

Question 20

Define a PAC.What limitations do PACs face when raising funds? What limitations do they face when contributing funds? Who are the primary recipients of PAC contributions,and why? In what significant ways does a PAC differ from a super PAC?

Accepted Answer

A PAC is the political action committee

Another name for an interest group is

An amicus brief

In the dynamics of an iron triangle,what benefit do interest groups provide to friendly government agencies?

Roughly how many American workers currently belong to unions?

Outside lobbying does NOT include

Some groups pursue collective goods.A collective good is one that

The largest number of PACs are those associated with

The air we breathe is an example of a

Which of the following is an interest group more likely to champion than a political party?

A purposive incentive is defined as

Define citizens' (or noneconomic)interest groups and identify the types of noneconomic interest groups and the constituencies they serve.

In acknowledging the dilemma inherent in group activity,James Madison

PAC contributions account for about ________ of total congressional campaign spending.

Which of the following groups primarily uses litigation as its lobbying method?

The situation in which individuals are tempted not to contribute to a cause because they will get the benefits even if they do not participate is called the

How do pluralists counter the argument that well-funded interest groups have more influence on policymaking than other interest groups?

Which of the following statements would NOT be accepted by supporters of the pluralist view of interest groups?

James Madison's solution to the problem of factions (special interests)has,in the modern policy process,actually contributed to the problem by

A flaw in pluralism theory is the fact that

Define a PAC.What limitations do PACs face when raising funds? What limitations do they face when contributing funds? Who are the primary recipients of PAC contributions,and why? In what significant ways does a PAC differ from a super PAC?

Political Thinking and Political Culture: Becoming a Responsible Citizen

Constitutional Democracy: Promoting Liberty and Self-Government

Federalism: Forging a Nation

Civil Liberties: Protecting Individual Rights

Equal Rights: Struggling Toward Fairness

Public Opinion and Political Socialization: Shaping the Peoples Voice

Political Participation: Activating the Popular Will

Political Parties,candidates,and Campaigns: Defining the Voters Choice

The News Media: Communicating Political Images

Congress: Balancing National Goals and Local Interests

The Presidency: Leading the Nation

The Federal Bureaucracy: Administering the Government

The Federal Judicial System: Applying the Law

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Exam 9: Interest Groups: Organizing for Influence

Another name for an interest group is

An amicus brief

In the dynamics of an iron triangle,what benefit do interest groups provide to friendly government agencies?

Roughly how many American workers currently belong to unions?

Outside lobbying does NOT include

Some groups pursue collective goods.A collective good is one that

The largest number of PACs are those associated with

The air we breathe is an example of a

Which of the following is an interest group more likely to champion than a political party?

A purposive incentive is defined as

Define citizens' (or noneconomic)interest groups and identify the types of noneconomic interest groups and the constituencies they serve.

In acknowledging the dilemma inherent in group activity,James Madison

PAC contributions account for about ________ of total congressional campaign spending.

Which of the following groups primarily uses litigation as its lobbying method?

The situation in which individuals are tempted not to contribute to a cause because they will get the benefits even if they do not participate is called the

How do pluralists counter the argument that well-funded interest groups have more influence on policymaking than other interest groups?

Which of the following statements would NOT be accepted by supporters of the pluralist view of interest groups?

James Madison's solution to the problem of factions (special interests)has,in the modern policy process,actually contributed to the problem by

A flaw in pluralism theory is the fact that

Define a PAC.What limitations do PACs face when raising funds? What limitations do they face when contributing funds? Who are the primary recipients of PAC contributions,and why? In what significant ways does a PAC differ from a super PAC?

Political Thinking and Political Culture: Becoming a Responsible Citizen

Constitutional Democracy: Promoting Liberty and Self-Government

Federalism: Forging a Nation

Civil Liberties: Protecting Individual Rights

Equal Rights: Struggling Toward Fairness

Public Opinion and Political Socialization: Shaping the Peoples Voice

Political Participation: Activating the Popular Will

Political Parties,candidates,and Campaigns: Defining the Voters Choice

The News Media: Communicating Political Images

Congress: Balancing National Goals and Local Interests

The Presidency: Leading the Nation

The Federal Bureaucracy: Administering the Government

The Federal Judicial System: Applying the Law

Economic and Environmental Policy: Contributing to Prosperity

Income,welfare,and Education Policy: Providing for Personal Security

Foreign Policy: Protecting the American Way

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