Question 1

Which of the following is true of tax breaks for special interest?

Accepted Answer

A) They require the government to spend more on interest groups than subsidies. 
B) Demanding tax breaks is becoming an increasingly unpopular objective of interest groups. 
C) Tax breaks for a special interest can be harder to obtain than subsidies. 
D) They do not look like government spending. 
E) Tax breaks are also referred to as subsidies. 
A) They require the government to spend more on interest groups than subsidies. 
B) Demanding tax breaks is becoming an increasingly unpopular objective of interest groups. 
C) Tax breaks for a special interest can be harder to obtain than subsidies. 
D) They do not look like government spending. 
E) Tax breaks are also referred to as subsidies.

Question 2

The _____ guarantees the right of the people "to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."

Accepted Answer

A) First Amendment 
B) Fifth Amendment 
C) Seventh Amendment 
D) Fourteenth Amendment 
E) Nineteenth Amendment 
A) First Amendment 
B) Fifth Amendment 
C) Seventh Amendment 
D) Fourteenth Amendment 
E) Nineteenth Amendment

Question 3

The__________included provisions requiring the disclosure of lawmakers' requests for earmarks in legislation.

Accepted Answer

A) Federal Regulation of Lobbying Act of 1946 
B) Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007 
C) Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 
D) Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 
E) Legislative Reorganization Act of 1970 
A) Federal Regulation of Lobbying Act of 1946 
B) Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007 
C) Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 
D) Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 
E) Legislative Reorganization Act of 1970

Question 4

_____ is an indirect technique used by interest groups to influence government policy.

Accepted Answer

A) Lobbying 
B) Providing election support 
C) Forming political action committees 
D) Mobilizing constituents 
E) Participating in elections 
A) Lobbying 
B) Providing election support 
C) Forming political action committees 
D) Mobilizing constituents 
E) Participating in elections

Question 5

Describe 527 and 501(c)4 organizations.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. The Bipartisan Campai

Question 6

The _____ syndrome refers to the frequent transition of those who leave positions with the federal government to become lobbyists or consultants for the private-interest groups they helped to regulate.

Accepted Answer

A) "democratic doorway" 
B) "revolving door" 
C) "political portal" 
D) "glass ceiling" 
E) "political breach" 
A) "democratic doorway" 
B) "revolving door" 
C) "political portal" 
D) "glass ceiling" 
E) "political breach"

Question 7

Which of the following is true of the provisions under the Federal Regulation of Lobbying Act of 1946?

Accepted Answer

A) Every registered lobbyist had to make quarterly reports on his or her activities. 
B) Anyone violating the Federal Regulation of Lobbying Act could be imprisoned for up to six years. 
C) No person or organization was allowed to receive money to influence legislation. 
D) Any group or person seeking to influence legislation indirectly was needed to register with the government. 
E) Anyone violating the Federal Regulation of Lobbying Act could be fined a maximum amount of $1000. 
A) Every registered lobbyist had to make quarterly reports on his or her activities. 
B) Anyone violating the Federal Regulation of Lobbying Act could be imprisoned for up to six years. 
C) No person or organization was allowed to receive money to influence legislation. 
D) Any group or person seeking to influence legislation indirectly was needed to register with the government. 
E) Anyone violating the Federal Regulation of Lobbying Act could be fined a maximum amount of $1000.

Question 8

In March 2010, the _____ banned earmarks that benefit profit-making corporations.

Accepted Answer

A) Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act 
B) Republican-led House Appropriations Committee 
C) Honest Leadership and Open Government Act 
D) Lobbying Disclosure Act 
E) Democratic National Committee 
A) Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act 
B) Republican-led House Appropriations Committee 
C) Honest Leadership and Open Government Act 
D) Lobbying Disclosure Act 
E) Democratic National Committee

Question 9

In the context of public interests, which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) A clear public interest does not exist. 
B) The American Civil Liberties Union, a public-interest group, represents all American people. 
C) All lobbying groups represent public interests. 
D) Public-interest groups do not include environmental groups. 
E) All political parties represent public interests. 
A) A clear public interest does not exist. 
B) The American Civil Liberties Union, a public-interest group, represents all American people. 
C) All lobbying groups represent public interests. 
D) Public-interest groups do not include environmental groups. 
E) All political parties represent public interests.

Question 10

Which of the following is a purpose of interest groups in American politics?

Accepted Answer

A) They help bridge the gap between citizens and government. 
B) They help conduct campaigns for candidates of primary elections. 
C) They restrict citizens from taking action on certain issues. 
D) They dictate the duties of government officials. 
E) They keep the public from interfering in government affairs. 
A) They help bridge the gap between citizens and government. 
B) They help conduct campaigns for candidates of primary elections. 
C) They restrict citizens from taking action on certain issues. 
D) They dictate the duties of government officials. 
E) They keep the public from interfering in government affairs.

Question 11

In the context of American democracy, which of the following is true of majoritarianism?

Accepted Answer

A) It is a belief that public policy should be in accordance with the opinion of the most powerful in the nation. 
B) It is popular but political scientists find it to be a startlingly poor description of how politics actually works. 
C) It is believed to contain elements of truth and practicality. 
D) It contends that the government is controlled by one or more elite groups. 
E) It supports the elite theory that explains how politics works. 
A) It is a belief that public policy should be in accordance with the opinion of the most powerful in the nation. 
B) It is popular but political scientists find it to be a startlingly poor description of how politics actually works. 
C) It is believed to contain elements of truth and practicality. 
D) It contends that the government is controlled by one or more elite groups. 
E) It supports the elite theory that explains how politics works.

Question 12

Which of the following is true of the right to petition the government?

Accepted Answer

A) It prohibits citizens from suing the government. 
B) It is guaranteed by the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution. 
C) It is a right limited to the members of Congress. 
D) It forbids citizens from demanding redress of grievances. 
E) It allows citizens and groups of citizens to lobby members of Congress. 
A) It prohibits citizens from suing the government. 
B) It is guaranteed by the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution. 
C) It is a right limited to the members of Congress. 
D) It forbids citizens from demanding redress of grievances. 
E) It allows citizens and groups of citizens to lobby members of Congress.

Question 13

Discuss the difference between interest groups and political parties.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Interest groups are o

Question 14

Which of the following statements is true of right-to-work laws?

Accepted Answer

A) These laws have helped reduce the free rider problem for unions. 
B) These laws ban foreign immigrants from being promoted to high managerial positions in a government organization. 
C) These laws are followed by 45 states in the United States. 
D) These laws ban unions from collecting dues from workers whom they represent but who have not joined the union. 
E) These laws have made it compulsory for workers over the age of 35 to join unions. 
A) These laws have helped reduce the free rider problem for unions. 
B) These laws ban foreign immigrants from being promoted to high managerial positions in a government organization. 
C) These laws are followed by 45 states in the United States. 
D) These laws ban unions from collecting dues from workers whom they represent but who have not joined the union. 
E) These laws have made it compulsory for workers over the age of 35 to join unions.

Question 15

If a group stands for something that an individual believes is very important, he or she can gain considerable satisfaction in taking action from within that group. Such satisfaction is referred to as a solidary incentive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of a public-interest group?

Accepted Answer

A) The National Association of Manufacturers 
B) The American Federation of Labor 
C) The American Medical Association 
D) The American Civil Liberties Union 
E) The American Farm Bureau Federation 
A) The National Association of Manufacturers 
B) The American Federation of Labor 
C) The American Medical Association 
D) The American Civil Liberties Union 
E) The American Farm Bureau Federation

Question 17

A major complaint by critics of interest groups is that the benefits these groups obtain are not in the general public interest. Which of the following is a reason for this criticism?

Accepted Answer

A) They allow only wealthy and influential people to join their groups. 
B) There is a lack of funds for the development of interest groups. 
C) They cannot directly influence public policy. 
D) They are considered undemocratic by political scientists. 
E) There is an enthusiasm gap between supporters and opponents of any given subsidy. 
A) They allow only wealthy and influential people to join their groups. 
B) There is a lack of funds for the development of interest groups. 
C) They cannot directly influence public policy. 
D) They are considered undemocratic by political scientists. 
E) There is an enthusiasm gap between supporters and opponents of any given subsidy.

Question 18

If the Senate passes a bill opposed by an interest group, which of the following is the immediate next step that can be taken by the group before it is signed by the president?

Accepted Answer

A) It can lobby trial court judges to oppose the bill. 
B) It can shift its lobbying efforts to the Supreme Court. 
C) It can lobby the executive agency that implements laws. 
D) It can file a brief as an amicus curiae. 
E) It can shift its lobbying efforts to the House of Representatives. 
A) It can lobby trial court judges to oppose the bill. 
B) It can shift its lobbying efforts to the Supreme Court. 
C) It can lobby the executive agency that implements laws. 
D) It can file a brief as an amicus curiae. 
E) It can shift its lobbying efforts to the House of Representatives.

Question 19

Both the number of PACs (political action committees)and the amount of money PACs spend on elections have declined at an alarming rate in recent years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

__________contends that, as a practical matter, the government is controlled by one or more exclusive groups, typically drawn from the wealthiest members of society.

Accepted Answer

A) Disturbance theory 
B) Elite theory 
C) Naturalist theory 
D) Entrepreneurial theory 
E) Communist theory 
A) Disturbance theory 
B) Elite theory 
C) Naturalist theory 
D) Entrepreneurial theory 
E) Communist theory

Which of the following is true of tax breaks for special interest?

The _____ guarantees the right of the people "to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."

The__________included provisions requiring the disclosure of lawmakers' requests for earmarks in legislation.

_____ is an indirect technique used by interest groups to influence government policy.

Describe 527 and 501(c)4 organizations.

The _____ syndrome refers to the frequent transition of those who leave positions with the federal government to become lobbyists or consultants for the private-interest groups they helped to regulate.

Which of the following is true of the provisions under the Federal Regulation of Lobbying Act of 1946?

In March 2010, the _____ banned earmarks that benefit profit-making corporations.

In the context of public interests, which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following is a purpose of interest groups in American politics?

In the context of American democracy, which of the following is true of majoritarianism?

Which of the following is true of the right to petition the government?

Discuss the difference between interest groups and political parties.

Which of the following statements is true of right-to-work laws?

If a group stands for something that an individual believes is very important, he or she can gain considerable satisfaction in taking action from within that group. Such satisfaction is referred to as a solidary incentive.

Which of the following is an example of a public-interest group?

A major complaint by critics of interest groups is that the benefits these groups obtain are not in the general public interest. Which of the following is a reason for this criticism?

If the Senate passes a bill opposed by an interest group, which of the following is the immediate next step that can be taken by the group before it is signed by the president?

Both the number of PACs (political action committees)and the amount of money PACs spend on elections have declined at an alarming rate in recent years.

__________contends that, as a practical matter, the government is controlled by one or more exclusive groups, typically drawn from the wealthiest members of society.

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Exam 6: Interest Groups

Which of the following is true of tax breaks for special interest?

The _____ guarantees the right of the people "to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."

The__________included provisions requiring the disclosure of lawmakers' requests for earmarks in legislation.

_____ is an indirect technique used by interest groups to influence government policy.

Describe 527 and 501(c)4 organizations.

The _____ syndrome refers to the frequent transition of those who leave positions with the federal government to become lobbyists or consultants for the private-interest groups they helped to regulate.

Which of the following is true of the provisions under the Federal Regulation of Lobbying Act of 1946?

In March 2010, the _____ banned earmarks that benefit profit-making corporations.

In the context of public interests, which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following is a purpose of interest groups in American politics?

In the context of American democracy, which of the following is true of majoritarianism?

Which of the following is true of the right to petition the government?

Discuss the difference between interest groups and political parties.

Which of the following statements is true of right-to-work laws?

If a group stands for something that an individual believes is very important, he or she can gain considerable satisfaction in taking action from within that group. Such satisfaction is referred to as a solidary incentive.

Which of the following is an example of a public-interest group?

A major complaint by critics of interest groups is that the benefits these groups obtain are not in the general public interest. Which of the following is a reason for this criticism?

If the Senate passes a bill opposed by an interest group, which of the following is the immediate next step that can be taken by the group before it is signed by the president?

Both the number of PACs (political action committees)and the amount of money PACs spend on elections have declined at an alarming rate in recent years.

__________contends that, as a practical matter, the government is controlled by one or more exclusive groups, typically drawn from the wealthiest members of society.

America in the Twenty-First Century

The Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Political Parties

Public Opinion and Voting

Campaigns and Elections

Politics and the Media

The Congress

The Presidency

The Bureaucracy

The Judiaciary

Domestic Policy

Foreign Policy

Filters