Exam 7: The Politics of Interest Groups

Which of the following is not a reason for the growth and diversity of interest groups in the United States?

Describe the different types of social groups in Texas and explain why they exist.

In their grassroots and electioneering efforts, interest groups are increasingly

Explain some of the reasons why interest groups in Texas have proliferated over the last few decades. Explain the potential positive and negative aspects of this proliferation.

A social interest group would be least likely to get involved in which of the following issues?

Which of the following is not one of the main goals of racial and ethnic groups in Texas?

An interest group with substantial financial resources, sizable membership, unity, and a competentleadership

Describe the characteristics of interest groups, distinguishing between an interest group and a political party. In what ways are their goals and membership different? In what ways do they interact with one another?

The device by which a corporation may contribute money to a political candidate is

The Christian Coalition would be most likely to promote which of the following?

An interest group technique that is unethical would be

Interest groups organized to promote policies that maximize profits and wages for their members are known as

Which constitutional right is the foundation of the right to form and participate in interest groups?

Which of the following is not a responsibility of the Texas Ethics Commission?

Which of the following was not prohibited by an amendment to the Texas Constitution in November of 1991?

In the case of the NAACP v. Alabama (1958), the U. S. Supreme Court

The political term grassroots refers to activity that

The Texas Tea Party is

Which of the following goals would a business organization be least likely to pursue?

The decentralized structure of Texas politics and governance __________ the ability of interest groups to influence public policy.