Exam 23: Interest Groups and Political Parties

Political parties often let only members vote in party leadership elections.The Liberal Party of Canada has decided to open the vote to non-members,and allow any interested Canadian citizens to participate in the election.Which thinker would most clearly support this decision?

Which of the following social groups would NOT be considered an interest group?

The Congress Party of India and the Bloc Québécois in Canada are good examples of _____________ parties.

A political party for which doctrine takes precedence over electoral success is called _____________.

Which term refers to organizations that charge membership fees that are used to support a permanent staff?

Which of the following is NOT a function that political parties provide for the political system?

Which group of attributes provides a comprehensive typology of pressure groups?

Which of the following best defines an interest group?

According to LaPalombara,a political party is actually an informal organization.

What is the first and most important goal (the primary objective)of the political party?

Historically,which political process has had the greatest impact on the development of modern political parties?

Which term refers to former politicians,public servants,or military officers who put their expertise to work in the private sector?

Former politicians,public servants,or military officers who put their expertise to work in the private sector are known as political _________.After they have been retired from public service long enough to avoid charges of conflict of interest,they may also engage in ________.

The opposition party opposes a proposal by the government to toughen crime laws,stating that this ideological policy.However,after the opposition wins the next election,it introduces legislation that effectively makes it more difficult to get parole for certain crimes.Which of the following explanations for this scenario makes the most sense?

Who suggested that faction could not be banned without destroying liberty itself?

What is another term for certain associational groups such as association helping immigrants that are new to Canada?

Which type of political party is the Congress Party of India an example of?

Which of the following is NOT a contributing factor to the increase in interest groups over the past 50 years?

Which term refers to an organization aiming for profound social change,which evolves into a political party?

Compare and contrast the roles and functions of political parties and interest groups in the Canadian political process.