Question 1

Which of the following statements about interest groups is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A) Interest groups are considered political parties that nominate candidates for office. 
B) Interest groups seek to influence the outputs of government. 
C) Interest groups are not part of the government but seek to influence the government. 
D) Interest groups must work with political parties to achieve their goals. 
A) Interest groups are considered political parties that nominate candidates for office. 
B) Interest groups seek to influence the outputs of government. 
C) Interest groups are not part of the government but seek to influence the government. 
D) Interest groups must work with political parties to achieve their goals.

Question 2

​How do judicial elections make the court system vulnerable to the influence of special interests?

Accepted Answer

Judicial elections can make the court sy

Question 3

When interest groups employ lobbying officeholders to file suits in court,get their advocates appointed to state boards,testify before legislative committees,these are examples of

Accepted Answer

A) direct means of influencing government. 
B) indirect means of influencing government. 
C) mixed interest means of influencing government. 
D) influencing government. 
A) direct means of influencing government. 
B) indirect means of influencing government. 
C) mixed interest means of influencing government. 
D) influencing government.

Question 4

Special interest groups use the court system because of all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) the court system can give a more favorable interpretation of the law than that given by the enforcing agency. 
B) lawsuits are less expensive than trying to influence the legislature. 
C) the court system serves as a way to delay application of costly rules. 
D) the court system is a way to political capital for supporters. 
A) the court system can give a more favorable interpretation of the law than that given by the enforcing agency. 
B) lawsuits are less expensive than trying to influence the legislature. 
C) the court system serves as a way to delay application of costly rules. 
D) the court system is a way to political capital for supporters.

Question 5

An effective lobbyist would have done which of the following before the start of a new legislative session​?

Accepted Answer

A) ​Research which legislators are predisposed to support his or her cause 
B) ​Memorize the faces of members of the legislature 
C) ​Get to know the staff of legislators 
D) ​All of these choices are true. 
A) ​Research which legislators are predisposed to support his or her cause 
B) ​Memorize the faces of members of the legislature 
C) ​Get to know the staff of legislators 
D) ​All of these choices are true.

Question 6

Which of the following is a way interest groups can be classified?

Accepted Answer

A) Economic 
B) Noneconomic 
C) Mixed interest 
D) All of these choices are true. 
A) Economic 
B) Noneconomic 
C) Mixed interest 
D) All of these choices are true.

Question 7

People join interest groups to

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A) receive the monthly or quarterly magazine or newsletter. 
B) be a member of a network of like-minded people. 
C) to protect their economic,recreational,social,or political interests. 
D) All of these choices are true. 
A) receive the monthly or quarterly magazine or newsletter. 
B) be a member of a network of like-minded people. 
C) to protect their economic,recreational,social,or political interests. 
D) All of these choices are true.

Question 8

_______ is the good of the whole society,without bias for or against any particular segment of the society.

Accepted Answer

A) Co-optation 
B) Public interest 
C) Conflict of interest 
D) Public good 
A) Co-optation 
B) Public interest 
C) Conflict of interest 
D) Public good

Question 9

Which of the following is not classified as a noneconomic interest group?

Accepted Answer

A) Patriotic 
B) Recreation 
C) Public interest 
D) Religious 
A) Patriotic 
B) Recreation 
C) Public interest 
D) Religious

Question 10

A successful lobbyist will attempt all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) establish rapport with all members of the legislature. 
B) try to gain support or at least neutrality from legislative leaders on one's group's proposals. 
C) secure endorsement of the chair of each committee through which one's legislation must pass. 
D) secure the positive endorsement of community representatives for legislation sought by local governments. 
A) establish rapport with all members of the legislature. 
B) try to gain support or at least neutrality from legislative leaders on one's group's proposals. 
C) secure endorsement of the chair of each committee through which one's legislation must pass. 
D) secure the positive endorsement of community representatives for legislation sought by local governments.

Question 11

Who are some of the most powerful interest groups in Texas and what issues/industries do they represent? How are alliances formed among interest groups in Texas?

Accepted Answer

Some of the most powerful interest group

Question 12

A mass alliance of like-minded groups and individuals seeking broad changes in the direction of government policies is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) political demonstration. 
B) political movement. 
C) whistle-blower. 
D) umbrella alliance. 
A) political demonstration. 
B) political movement. 
C) whistle-blower. 
D) umbrella alliance.

Question 13

Which of the following are least likely to subscribe to the Texas Register?

Accepted Answer

A) Corporations 
B) Labor unions 
C) Ordinary citizens 
D) Interest groups 
A) Corporations 
B) Labor unions 
C) Ordinary citizens 
D) Interest groups

Question 14

Which of the following has occurred when a public official makes a decision that might result in a personal economic advantage?

Accepted Answer

A) Co-optation 
B) Conflict of interest 
C) Public interest 
D) Advocacy 
A) Co-optation 
B) Conflict of interest 
C) Public interest 
D) Advocacy

Question 15

Discuss the difference between iron triangle and issue networks.Which do you believe is better at influencing public policy outcomes? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

The iron triangle and issue networks are

Question 16

Which of the following statements about the lobbying activities of special interest groups is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A) They lobby only members of the state senate. 
B) They petition members of the executive branch. 
C) They bring lawsuits to the courts. 
D) They rally the public for support. 
A) They lobby only members of the state senate. 
B) They petition members of the executive branch. 
C) They bring lawsuits to the courts. 
D) They rally the public for support.

Question 17

Before a legislative session begins,a lobbyist must have successfully completed all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) memorizing the faces of the members,their nonlegislative occupation,and the counties they represent. 
B) establishing rapport through contact with the members of the legislature. 
C) getting to know the family members of legislators because through them the member can be influenced. 
D) knowing the legislative issues,including the arguments of opponents. 
A) memorizing the faces of the members,their nonlegislative occupation,and the counties they represent. 
B) establishing rapport through contact with the members of the legislature. 
C) getting to know the family members of legislators because through them the member can be influenced. 
D) knowing the legislative issues,including the arguments of opponents.

Question 18

Which of these groups could be viewed as a mixed or hybrid organization?

Accepted Answer

A) ​Groups that fight discrimination on the basis of disability. 
B) A multinational corporation,focused on tort reform. 
C) ​A pro-gun rights organization. 
D) ​Groups that fight for religious rights in public schools. 
A) ​Groups that fight discrimination on the basis of disability. 
B) A multinational corporation,focused on tort reform. 
C) ​A pro-gun rights organization. 
D) ​Groups that fight for religious rights in public schools.

Question 19

Studies regarding the power of interest groups consistently show that

Accepted Answer

A) where political parties are weak,interest groups are also weak. 
B) where political parties are weak,interest groups are strong. 
C) where political parties are strong,interest groups are also strong. 
D) all of these choices are true. 
A) where political parties are weak,interest groups are also weak. 
B) where political parties are weak,interest groups are strong. 
C) where political parties are strong,interest groups are also strong. 
D) all of these choices are true.

Question 20

The primary goal of interest groups is to

Accepted Answer

A) influence all branches of government at all levels. 
B) mobilize citizens. 
C) testify before legislative committees. 
D) inform and education public officials. 
A) influence all branches of government at all levels. 
B) mobilize citizens. 
C) testify before legislative committees. 
D) inform and education public officials.

Which of the following statements about interest groups is incorrect?

How do judicial elections make the court system vulnerable to the influence of special interests?

When interest groups employ lobbying officeholders to file suits in court,get their advocates appointed to state boards,testify before legislative committees,these are examples of

Special interest groups use the court system because of all of the following except

An effective lobbyist would have done which of the following before the start of a new legislative session?

Which of the following is a way interest groups can be classified?

People join interest groups to

_______ is the good of the whole society,without bias for or against any particular segment of the society.

Which of the following is not classified as a noneconomic interest group?

A successful lobbyist will attempt all of the following except

Who are some of the most powerful interest groups in Texas and what issues/industries do they represent? How are alliances formed among interest groups in Texas?

A mass alliance of like-minded groups and individuals seeking broad changes in the direction of government policies is called a(n)

Which of the following are least likely to subscribe to the Texas Register?

Which of the following has occurred when a public official makes a decision that might result in a personal economic advantage?

Discuss the difference between iron triangle and issue networks.Which do you believe is better at influencing public policy outcomes? Why or why not?

Which of the following statements about the lobbying activities of special interest groups is incorrect?

Before a legislative session begins,a lobbyist must have successfully completed all of the following except

Which of these groups could be viewed as a mixed or hybrid organization?

Studies regarding the power of interest groups consistently show that

The primary goal of interest groups is to

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Exam 6: Interest Groups

Which of the following statements about interest groups is incorrect?

​How do judicial elections make the court system vulnerable to the influence of special interests?

When interest groups employ lobbying officeholders to file suits in court,get their advocates appointed to state boards,testify before legislative committees,these are examples of

Special interest groups use the court system because of all of the following except

An effective lobbyist would have done which of the following before the start of a new legislative session​?

Which of the following is a way interest groups can be classified?

People join interest groups to

_______ is the good of the whole society,without bias for or against any particular segment of the society.

Which of the following is not classified as a noneconomic interest group?

A successful lobbyist will attempt all of the following except

Who are some of the most powerful interest groups in Texas and what issues/industries do they represent? How are alliances formed among interest groups in Texas?

A mass alliance of like-minded groups and individuals seeking broad changes in the direction of government policies is called a(n)

Which of the following are least likely to subscribe to the Texas Register?

Which of the following has occurred when a public official makes a decision that might result in a personal economic advantage?

Discuss the difference between iron triangle and issue networks.Which do you believe is better at influencing public policy outcomes? Why or why not?

Which of the following statements about the lobbying activities of special interest groups is incorrect?

Before a legislative session begins,a lobbyist must have successfully completed all of the following except

Which of these groups could be viewed as a mixed or hybrid organization?

Studies regarding the power of interest groups consistently show that

The primary goal of interest groups is to

Texas Culture and Diversity

Texas in the Federal System

The Texas Constitution in Perspective

Voting and Elections

Political Parties

The Legislature: Organization and Structure

The Executive

The Judiciary

Law and Due Process

Local Government

Public Policy in Texas

Filters

How do judicial elections make the court system vulnerable to the influence of special interests?

An effective lobbyist would have done which of the following before the start of a new legislative session?