Question 1

What are the two key differences between think tanks and interest groups?

Accepted Answer

Think tanks and interest groups are both

Question 2

Even with the internet, the public is generally at an information disadvantage compared with government officials and policy insiders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

There are over ______ political parties in the US

Accepted Answer

A) 25 
B) 50 
C) 75 
D) 100 
A) 25 
B) 50 
C) 75 
D) 100

Question 4

The term "fake news" became prevalent during the election of which U.S. President?

Accepted Answer

A) George W.Bush 
B) Bill Clinton 
C) Barack Obama 
D) Donald J.Trump 
A) George W.Bush 
B) Bill Clinton 
C) Barack Obama 
D) Donald J.Trump

Question 5

The formation of interest groups is a constitutionally protected right.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Political parties are not official actors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The mutually reinforcing relationship between a congressional subcommittee, a federal agency and regulated interest groups is known as the _____________model of policy relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) triple play 
B) iron triangle 
C) iron cross 
D) golden triangle 
E) iron network 
A) triple play 
B) iron triangle 
C) iron cross 
D) golden triangle 
E) iron network

Question 8

Explain how the news media serve as a watchdog. Who is it "watching"? Why are they watching? Why is this important?

Accepted Answer

The news media serves as a watchdog by m

Question 9

Interest groups that are made to look like "grassroots" groups, but are really created by a larger interest group to create the illusion of grassroots support, are called

Accepted Answer

A) astroturf groups. 
B) field turf groups. 
C) public interest groups. 
D) popular movements. 
A) astroturf groups. 
B) field turf groups. 
C) public interest groups. 
D) popular movements.

Question 10

Explain the difference between an institutional interest group and a membership group. Give an example of each group.

Accepted Answer

An institutional interest group is an or

Question 11

People belong to institutional interest groups by virtue of

Accepted Answer

A) having joined and paid dues. 
B) being a member of a profession. 
C) being a member of an institution such as a university. 
D) having an economic interest in the outcome of policy decisions. 
A) having joined and paid dues. 
B) being a member of a profession. 
C) being a member of an institution such as a university. 
D) having an economic interest in the outcome of policy decisions.

Question 12

What does it mean that citizens can be "mobilized?"

Accepted Answer

When citizens are said to be "mobilized,

Question 13

Define and explain economic interest groups.

Accepted Answer

Economic interest groups are a type of i

Question 14

Explain how investigative journalism-or muckraking-can influence public policy.

Accepted Answer

Investigative journalism, also known as

Question 15

Explain why people have negative attitudes toward lobbyists and the very idea of lobbying.

Accepted Answer

There are several reasons why people hav

Question 16

Group mobilization refers to the idea that

Accepted Answer

A) groups mount big get-out-the-vote campaigns. 
B) people are apathetic and never get involved in policy making. 
C) people can be persuaded to care about issues and become more active in discussions of politics and policy. 
D) most people are always politically active and engaged in group politics in some way. 
A) groups mount big get-out-the-vote campaigns. 
B) people are apathetic and never get involved in policy making. 
C) people can be persuaded to care about issues and become more active in discussions of politics and policy. 
D) most people are always politically active and engaged in group politics in some way.

Question 17

What are some reasons why political parties are important in the policy process?

Accepted Answer

Political parties play a crucial role in

Question 18

Of the following forms of political participation in the United States, in which form do Americans most often engage?

Accepted Answer

A) Joining an interest group. 
B) Voting. 
C) Writing to members of Congress or state legislatures. 
D) Mass protests and rallies. 
A) Joining an interest group. 
B) Voting. 
C) Writing to members of Congress or state legislatures. 
D) Mass protests and rallies.

Question 19

Lobbying, mobilizing members, and direct action are all activities used by think tanks to enhance their influence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Searching for a branch of government that would serve as the most likely forum for a particular policy proposal is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) deliberative government. 
B) coalition building. 
C) agenda setting. 
D) venue shopping. 
A) deliberative government. 
B) coalition building. 
C) agenda setting. 
D) venue shopping.

What are the two key differences between think tanks and interest groups?

Even with the internet, the public is generally at an information disadvantage compared with government officials and policy insiders.

There are over ______ political parties in the US

The term "fake news" became prevalent during the election of which U.S. President?

The formation of interest groups is a constitutionally protected right.

Political parties are not official actors.

The mutually reinforcing relationship between a congressional subcommittee, a federal agency and regulated interest groups is known as the _____________model of policy relationships.

Explain how the news media serve as a watchdog. Who is it "watching"? Why are they watching? Why is this important?

Interest groups that are made to look like "grassroots" groups, but are really created by a larger interest group to create the illusion of grassroots support, are called

Explain the difference between an institutional interest group and a membership group. Give an example of each group.

People belong to institutional interest groups by virtue of

What does it mean that citizens can be "mobilized?"

Define and explain economic interest groups.

Explain how investigative journalism-or muckraking-can influence public policy.

Explain why people have negative attitudes toward lobbyists and the very idea of lobbying.

Group mobilization refers to the idea that

What are some reasons why political parties are important in the policy process?

Of the following forms of political participation in the United States, in which form do Americans most often engage?

Lobbying, mobilizing members, and direct action are all activities used by think tanks to enhance their influence.

Searching for a branch of government that would serve as the most likely forum for a particular policy proposal is an example of

Introducing the Policy Process

An Overview of the Policy Process

The Historical, Structural, and Environmental Contexts of Public Policy

Official Actors and Their Roles in Public Policy

Agenda Setting, Power, and Interest Groups

Policies and Policy Types

Policy Design, Policy Tools, and Decisions

Policy Design and Policy Tools

Policy Implementation, Failure, and Learning

Science and Theory in the Study of Public Policy Need to Add Some NPF

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Exam 5: Unofficial Actors and Their Roles in Public Policy

What are the two key differences between think tanks and interest groups?

Even with the internet, the public is generally at an information disadvantage compared with government officials and policy insiders.

There are over ______ political parties in the US

The term "fake news" became prevalent during the election of which U.S. President?

The formation of interest groups is a constitutionally protected right.

Political parties are not official actors.

The mutually reinforcing relationship between a congressional subcommittee, a federal agency and regulated interest groups is known as the _____________model of policy relationships.

Explain how the news media serve as a watchdog. Who is it "watching"? Why are they watching? Why is this important?

Interest groups that are made to look like "grassroots" groups, but are really created by a larger interest group to create the illusion of grassroots support, are called

Explain the difference between an institutional interest group and a membership group. Give an example of each group.

People belong to institutional interest groups by virtue of

What does it mean that citizens can be "mobilized?"

Define and explain economic interest groups.

Explain how investigative journalism-or muckraking-can influence public policy.

Explain why people have negative attitudes toward lobbyists and the very idea of lobbying.

Group mobilization refers to the idea that

What are some reasons why political parties are important in the policy process?

Of the following forms of political participation in the United States, in which form do Americans most often engage?

Lobbying, mobilizing members, and direct action are all activities used by think tanks to enhance their influence.

Searching for a branch of government that would serve as the most likely forum for a particular policy proposal is an example of

Introducing the Policy Process

An Overview of the Policy Process

The Historical, Structural, and Environmental Contexts of Public Policy

Official Actors and Their Roles in Public Policy

Agenda Setting, Power, and Interest Groups

Policies and Policy Types

Policy Design, Policy Tools, and Decisions

Policy Design and Policy Tools

Policy Implementation, Failure, and Learning

Science and Theory in the Study of Public Policy Need to Add Some NPF

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