Question 1

Explain the difference between the legal gifts and favors that a lobbyist may provide and illegal bribery.

Accepted Answer

The difference between legal gifts and f

Question 2

Actively campaigning in support of candidates for office by an interest group is called

Accepted Answer

A)  lobbying. 
B)  grassroots pressure. 
C)  electioneering. 
D)  bribery. 
A)  lobbying. 
B)  grassroots pressure. 
C)  electioneering. 
D)  bribery.

Question 3

An example of a labor organization that is active in Texas is the

Accepted Answer

A)  Communication Workers of America. 
B)  League of United Latin American Citizens. 
C)  Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association. 
D)  Texas Health Care Association. 
A)  Communication Workers of America. 
B)  League of United Latin American Citizens. 
C)  Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association. 
D)  Texas Health Care Association.

Question 4

Compare and contrast centralized and decentralized structures of interest groups. Which, if either, seems to work best? Is there any special reason why an interest group would choose one over the other?

Accepted Answer

Centralized and decentralized structures

Question 5

Distinguish between a business group and a labor group. In what ways are their goals and membership different? Despite their differences, what makes them both "economic"interest groups?

Accepted Answer

A business group is an organization that

Question 6

What was the impact of the court case Citizens United vs. Federal Election Commission in 2009?

Accepted Answer

The impact of the court case Citizens Un

Question 7

Which of the following statements best explains campaign finance laws for candidates running for a seat in the Texas legislature?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is no limit on how much a PAC may contribute directly to a campaign. 
B)  There is no limit on how much a corporation can donate directly to a campaign. 
C)  There is no limit on how much a labor union can donate directly to a campaign. 
D)  There are no disclosure requirements for campaigns and lobbyists. 
A)  There is no limit on how much a PAC may contribute directly to a campaign. 
B)  There is no limit on how much a corporation can donate directly to a campaign. 
C)  There is no limit on how much a labor union can donate directly to a campaign. 
D)  There are no disclosure requirements for campaigns and lobbyists.

Question 8

About how many registered lobbyists are there in Texas?

Accepted Answer

A)  17 
B)  170 
C)  1700 
D)  17,000 
A)  17 
B)  170 
C)  1700 
D)  17,000

Question 9

Which kind of group exists to promote policies that would increase wages, adequate health and unemployment insurance, and promote safe working conditions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Business groups 
B)  Labor groups 
C)  Illegal immigrants 
D)  Ethnic groups 
A)  Business groups 
B)  Labor groups 
C)  Illegal immigrants 
D)  Ethnic groups

Question 10

What is an interest group and how is it different from a political party?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is an interest group and how...

Question 11

The political influence of interest groups is enhanced when

Accepted Answer

A)  political parties are strong. 
B)  they are well represented within the structure of government. 
C)  its views were consistent with a narrow segment of society. 
D)  government structure is strong. 
A)  political parties are strong. 
B)  they are well represented within the structure of government. 
C)  its views were consistent with a narrow segment of society. 
D)  government structure is strong.

Question 12

Which of the following would a government employee interest group be least likely to pursue?

Accepted Answer

A)  Higher wages 
B)  Better retirement packages 
C)  Increased health care benefits 
D)  Decreased levels of government spending 
A)  Higher wages 
B)  Better retirement packages 
C)  Increased health care benefits 
D)  Decreased levels of government spending

Question 13

Interest groups in Texas must operate under the laws of the state. What are the state regulations regarding interest groups and how are they enforced? Comment on the perceived effectiveness of these regulations in Texas.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Interest groups in Texas must operate under...

Question 14

Which of the following is not a common reason that citizens join interest groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are not accepted as members of official political parties. 
B)  They enter the workforce and want or need to join a professional or occupational group. 
C)  They want to associate with a group of like-minded individuals working for a cause they believe in. 
D)  They receive information or benefits from the interest group. 
A)  They are not accepted as members of official political parties. 
B)  They enter the workforce and want or need to join a professional or occupational group. 
C)  They want to associate with a group of like-minded individuals working for a cause they believe in. 
D)  They receive information or benefits from the interest group.

Question 15

In response to big spending by lobbyists, Texas voters in 1991 approved a constitutional amendment to create the eight-member

Accepted Answer

A)  Texas Ethics Commission. 
B)  Texas Rangers Association. 
C)  Texas Governor's Association. 
D)  Texas Common Cause. 
A)  Texas Ethics Commission. 
B)  Texas Rangers Association. 
C)  Texas Governor's Association. 
D)  Texas Common Cause.

Question 16

Which of the following is among the oldest and most effective racial and ethnic interest groups in Texas?

Accepted Answer

A)  National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) 
B)  League of United Latin American Citizens (LULA
C)  
C)  Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF) 
D)  All of these choices are among the oldest and most effective racial and ethnic groups in Texas. 
A)  National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) 
B)  League of United Latin American Citizens (LULA
C)  
C)  Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF) 
D)  All of these choices are among the oldest and most effective racial and ethnic groups in Texas.

Explain the difference between the legal gifts and favors that a lobbyist may provide and illegal bribery.

Actively campaigning in support of candidates for office by an interest group is called

An example of a labor organization that is active in Texas is the

Compare and contrast centralized and decentralized structures of interest groups. Which, if either, seems to work best? Is there any special reason why an interest group would choose one over the other?

Distinguish between a business group and a labor group. In what ways are their goals and membership different? Despite their differences, what makes them both "economic"interest groups?

What was the impact of the court case Citizens United vs. Federal Election Commission in 2009?

Which of the following statements best explains campaign finance laws for candidates running for a seat in the Texas legislature?

About how many registered lobbyists are there in Texas?

Which kind of group exists to promote policies that would increase wages, adequate health and unemployment insurance, and promote safe working conditions?

What is an interest group and how is it different from a political party?

The political influence of interest groups is enhanced when

Which of the following would a government employee interest group be least likely to pursue?

Interest groups in Texas must operate under the laws of the state. What are the state regulations regarding interest groups and how are they enforced? Comment on the perceived effectiveness of these regulations in Texas.

Which of the following is not a common reason that citizens join interest groups?

In response to big spending by lobbyists, Texas voters in 1991 approved a constitutional amendment to create the eight-member

Which of the following is among the oldest and most effective racial and ethnic interest groups in Texas?

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Exam 7: The Politics of Interest Groups

Explain the difference between the legal gifts and favors that a lobbyist may provide and illegal bribery.

Actively campaigning in support of candidates for office by an interest group is called

An example of a labor organization that is active in Texas is the

Compare and contrast centralized and decentralized structures of interest groups. Which, if either, seems to work best? Is there any special reason why an interest group would choose one over the other?

Distinguish between a business group and a labor group. In what ways are their goals and membership different? Despite their differences, what makes them both "economic"interest groups?

What was the impact of the court case Citizens United vs. Federal Election Commission in 2009?

Which of the following statements best explains campaign finance laws for candidates running for a seat in the Texas legislature?

About how many registered lobbyists are there in Texas?

Which kind of group exists to promote policies that would increase wages, adequate health and unemployment insurance, and promote safe working conditions?

What is an interest group and how is it different from a political party?

The political influence of interest groups is enhanced when

Which of the following would a government employee interest group be least likely to pursue?

Interest groups in Texas must operate under the laws of the state. What are the state regulations regarding interest groups and how are they enforced? Comment on the perceived effectiveness of these regulations in Texas.

Which of the following is not a common reason that citizens join interest groups?

In response to big spending by lobbyists, Texas voters in 1991 approved a constitutional amendment to create the eight-member

Which of the following is among the oldest and most effective racial and ethnic interest groups in Texas?

The Environment of Texas Politics

Federalism and the Texas Constitution

Local Governments

Political Parties

Campaigns and Elections

The Media and Politics in Texas

The Legislative Branch

The Executive Branch

Public Policy and Administration

The Judicial Branch

The Criminal Justice System

Finance and Fiscal Policy

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