Question 1

A group that charges a membership fee that is used to support a permanent staff is known as an anomic group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Political parties evolved in nineteenth-century Britain with the extension of the franchise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Define and explain the significance of political consultants and lobbying.

Accepted Answer

Political consultants are professionals

Question 4

What explains the proliferation of interest groups? Is there a negative aspect to interest group politics?

Accepted Answer

The proliferation of interest groups can

Question 5

A political party founded on a single influential leader is called a ____________ party.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A political party founded on a single...

Question 6

Which of the following party types is LEAST like the other three?

Accepted Answer

A)  ideological parties 
B)  practical parties 
C)  interest parties 
D)  movement parties 
A)  ideological parties 
B)  practical parties 
C)  interest parties 
D)  movement parties

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT necessarily a benefit of multiparty systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  Numerous ideas and interests will be incorporated into government. 
B)  Voters can align with parties that share similar interests. 
C)  Legislative and policy decisions will be made efficiently and expediently. 
D)  Voters will have more options at the polls. 
A)  Numerous ideas and interests will be incorporated into government. 
B)  Voters can align with parties that share similar interests. 
C)  Legislative and policy decisions will be made efficiently and expediently. 
D)  Voters will have more options at the polls.

Question 8

Which of the following definitions best describes a group seeking selective benefits?

Accepted Answer

A)  An organization seeking public office 
B)  An organization that focuses on a select few interest areas 
C)  An organization that seeks benefits directly related to its members 
D)  An organization seeking to minimize personal benefits for the public good 
A)  An organization seeking public office 
B)  An organization that focuses on a select few interest areas 
C)  An organization that seeks benefits directly related to its members 
D)  An organization seeking to minimize personal benefits for the public good

Question 9

The first and most important goal of a political party in a democratic system is electoral success.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

There are several reasons political parties as we know them today did not exist at the time of the Whigs and Tories in Britain.Which of the following in NOT one of those reasons?

Accepted Answer

A)  The franchise was limited so fewer people participated in politics. 
B)  People who were interested in politics could become involved through smaller groups, like members of a private clubs. 
C)  With only two main ideological groups there was no need for political parties. 
D)  There was not the same demand for political organizations that would cater to the general public as there is today. 
A)  The franchise was limited so fewer people participated in politics. 
B)  People who were interested in politics could become involved through smaller groups, like members of a private clubs. 
C)  With only two main ideological groups there was no need for political parties. 
D)  There was not the same demand for political organizations that would cater to the general public as there is today.

Question 11

According to Joseph LaPalombara,which of the following is a political party?

Accepted Answer

A)  A loosely connected group of people who all dream of being elected to office one day. 
B)  An organization of individuals who have similar ideological beliefs and wish to influence society through outreach programs. 
C)  A collection of people who believe that being members of the legislature is the best way to achieve policy or ideological goals. 
D)  An group of people organized around the idea of protecting political rights, 
A)  A loosely connected group of people who all dream of being elected to office one day. 
B)  An organization of individuals who have similar ideological beliefs and wish to influence society through outreach programs. 
C)  A collection of people who believe that being members of the legislature is the best way to achieve policy or ideological goals. 
D)  An group of people organized around the idea of protecting political rights,

Question 12

Political parties are very old,dating back to the Greek polis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Define interest groups and survey the fourfold typology used for classifying such groups.

Accepted Answer

Interest groups are organizations that s

Question 14

In a multiparty system,three or more political parties have a realistic chance of participating in government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The personal party is a political party that is founded around a single,influential political leader.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a determinant of interest group influence?

Accepted Answer

A)  numbers 
B)  cohesion 
C)  organizational skills 
D)  electoral success 
A)  numbers 
B)  cohesion 
C)  organizational skills 
D)  electoral success

Question 17

The first and most important goal (the primary objective)of the political party is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The first and most important goal (the...

Question 18

Groups that try to capture the reins of power of government are known as political ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Groups that try to capture the reins...

Question 19

In a one-party-dominant state,a single political party dominates the political process without the official support of the state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What makes an interest group powerful? Why are some groups more influential than others?

Accepted Answer

Interest groups can become powerful for

Exam 23: Interest Groups and Political Parties

A group that charges a membership fee that is used to support a permanent staff is known as an anomic group.

Political parties evolved in nineteenth-century Britain with the extension of the franchise.

Define and explain the significance of political consultants and lobbying.

What explains the proliferation of interest groups? Is there a negative aspect to interest group politics?

A political party founded on a single influential leader is called a ____________ party.

Which of the following party types is LEAST like the other three?

Which of the following is NOT necessarily a benefit of multiparty systems?

Which of the following definitions best describes a group seeking selective benefits?

The first and most important goal of a political party in a democratic system is electoral success.

There are several reasons political parties as we know them today did not exist at the time of the Whigs and Tories in Britain.Which of the following in NOT one of those reasons?

According to Joseph LaPalombara,which of the following is a political party?

Political parties are very old,dating back to the Greek polis.

Define interest groups and survey the fourfold typology used for classifying such groups.

In a multiparty system,three or more political parties have a realistic chance of participating in government.

The personal party is a political party that is founded around a single,influential political leader.

Which of the following is NOT a determinant of interest group influence?

The first and most important goal (the primary objective)of the political party is ________.

Groups that try to capture the reins of power of government are known as political ________.

In a one-party-dominant state,a single political party dominates the political process without the official support of the state.

What makes an interest group powerful? Why are some groups more influential than others?

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