Question 1

The Texas Ethics Act of 1991 prohibited

Accepted Answer

A)  interest groups from paying more than $1,500 to their lobbyists in any session. 
B)  lobbyists from spending more than $500 in entertainment expenses per legislator. 
C)  lobbyists from making contributions to legislative political campaigns. 
D)  legislators from accepting campaign contributions from interest groups. 
A)  interest groups from paying more than $1,500 to their lobbyists in any session. 
B)  lobbyists from spending more than $500 in entertainment expenses per legislator. 
C)  lobbyists from making contributions to legislative political campaigns. 
D)  legislators from accepting campaign contributions from interest groups. B

Question 2

The device by which a corporation may contribute money to a political candidate is

Accepted Answer

A)  through a political action committee. 
B)  directly through the union that represents its workers. 
C)  directly from the corporation's funds. 
D)  through a special state tax transfer fund. 
A)  through a political action committee. 
B)  directly through the union that represents its workers. 
C)  directly from the corporation's funds. 
D)  through a special state tax transfer fund. A

Question 3

Among state government employee interest groups, which is the largest?

Accepted Answer

A)  Texas Public Employees Association 
B)  Texas City Management Association 
C)  Justices of the Peace and Constables Association of Texas 
D)  Texas City Attorneys Association 
A)  Texas Public Employees Association 
B)  Texas City Management Association 
C)  Justices of the Peace and Constables Association of Texas 
D)  Texas City Attorneys Association A

Question 4

Which organization would most likely mount a vigorous campaign to oppose a reduction in the staffing levels of the Texas Rehabilitation Commission?

Accepted Answer

A)  Christian Coalition 
B)  Texas Public Employees Association 
C)  County Judges and Commissioners Association 
D)  Texas Alcohol and Narcotics Education 
A)  Christian Coalition 
B)  Texas Public Employees Association 
C)  County Judges and Commissioners Association 
D)  Texas Alcohol and Narcotics Education

Question 5

An organization that works with government officials for the purpose of influencing public policy is referred to as a(n)

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A)  political party. 
B)  interest group. 
C)  legislature. 
D)  social brigade. 
A)  political party. 
B)  interest group. 
C)  legislature. 
D)  social brigade.

Question 6

Which constitutional right is the foundation of the right to form and participate in interest groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  Free speech 
B)  Freedom of association 
C)  The right to vote 
D)  Equal protection under the laws 
A)  Free speech 
B)  Freedom of association 
C)  The right to vote 
D)  Equal protection under the laws

Question 7

Which of the following statements best explains campaign finance laws for candidates running for a seat in the Texas legislature?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is no limit on how much a PAC may contribute directly to a campaign. 
B)  There is no limit on how much a corporation can donate directly to a campaign. 
C)  There is no limit on how much a labor union can donate directly to a campaign. 
D)  There are no disclosure requirements for campaigns and lobbyists. 
A)  There is no limit on how much a PAC may contribute directly to a campaign. 
B)  There is no limit on how much a corporation can donate directly to a campaign. 
C)  There is no limit on how much a labor union can donate directly to a campaign. 
D)  There are no disclosure requirements for campaigns and lobbyists.

Question 8

Describe the characteristics of an interest group and explain the basic role of interest groups in the political process

Accepted Answer

Interest groups are organizations that s

Question 9

Most political interest groups represent

Accepted Answer

A)  organized blue-collar labor. 
B)  professional and managerial occupations. 
C)  minimum-wage employees. 
D)  fixed-income retirees. 
A)  organized blue-collar labor. 
B)  professional and managerial occupations. 
C)  minimum-wage employees. 
D)  fixed-income retirees.

Question 10

Who would be most supportive of the Texas right-to-work law?

Accepted Answer

A)  Business groups 
B)  Labor groups 
C)  Illegal immigrants 
D)  Ethnic groups 
A)  Business groups 
B)  Labor groups 
C)  Illegal immigrants 
D)  Ethnic groups

Question 11

Texas law prohibits a speaker candidate from giving money to

Accepted Answer

A)  fellow House members. 
B)  the Texas Environmental Fund. 
C)  the Texas Brewers Institute. 
D)  the Christian Life Commission. 
A)  fellow House members. 
B)  the Texas Environmental Fund. 
C)  the Texas Brewers Institute. 
D)  the Christian Life Commission.

Question 12

Distinguish between a "professional/career" interest group and a "government employee" interest group. In what ways are their goals and membership different? Which of the two would "educator" groups more closely resemble?

Accepted Answer

A "professional/career" interest group i

Question 13

Members of the Texas Ethics Commission are selected by the

Accepted Answer

A)  voters in a general election. 
B)  Texas State Legislature. 
C)  Texas Governor. 
D)  U.S. Congress. 
A)  voters in a general election. 
B)  Texas State Legislature. 
C)  Texas Governor. 
D)  U.S. Congress.

Question 14

In response to big spending by lobbyists, Texas voters in 1991 approved a constitutional amendment to create the eight-member

Accepted Answer

A)  Texas Ethics Commission. 
B)  Texas Rangers Association. 
C)  Texas Governor's Association. 
D)  Texas Common Cause. 
A)  Texas Ethics Commission. 
B)  Texas Rangers Association. 
C)  Texas Governor's Association. 
D)  Texas Common Cause.

Question 15

The decentralized structure of Texas politics and governance __________ the ability of interest groups to influence public policy.

Accepted Answer

A)  decreases 
B)  eliminates 
C)  increases 
D)  has no effect on 
A)  decreases 
B)  eliminates 
C)  increases 
D)  has no effect on

Question 16

In Texas, corporations and labor unions may provide campaign contributions

Accepted Answer

A)  directly to the candidates. 
B)  through the state Treasury. 
C)  through Political Action Committees. 
D)  only up to $5,000 maximum. 
A)  directly to the candidates. 
B)  through the state Treasury. 
C)  through Political Action Committees. 
D)  only up to $5,000 maximum.

Question 17

In 1999, Texas became the first state to allow

Accepted Answer

A)  for the taxing of interest groups. 
B)  public school teachers to form unions. 
C)  state employees to legally go out on strike. 
D)  doctors to collectively bargain with health maintenance organizations. 
A)  for the taxing of interest groups. 
B)  public school teachers to form unions. 
C)  state employees to legally go out on strike. 
D)  doctors to collectively bargain with health maintenance organizations.

Question 18

In the case of the NAACP v. Alabama (1958), the U. S. Supreme Court

Accepted Answer

A)  recognized that all persons are created equal. 
B)  recognized the right of association as part of the First Amendment. 
C)  ruled that provisions of the Fourteenth Amendment were applicable to the states. 
D)  ruled that the poll tax was unconstitutional and discriminatory. 
A)  recognized that all persons are created equal. 
B)  recognized the right of association as part of the First Amendment. 
C)  ruled that provisions of the Fourteenth Amendment were applicable to the states. 
D)  ruled that the poll tax was unconstitutional and discriminatory.

Question 19

Interest groups try to influence public policy by

Accepted Answer

A)  lobbying only one specific political party. 
B)  working only with a political party's leaders. 
C)  lobbying government officials regardless of party affiliation. 
D)  ignoring key decision makers in the political process. 
A)  lobbying only one specific political party. 
B)  working only with a political party's leaders. 
C)  lobbying government officials regardless of party affiliation. 
D)  ignoring key decision makers in the political process.

Question 20

Describe the interest group practice of "electioneering." Explain the role and influence of Political Action Committees (PACs) in this process.

Accepted Answer

Electioneering is the practice of active

The Texas Ethics Act of 1991 prohibited

The device by which a corporation may contribute money to a political candidate is

Among state government employee interest groups, which is the largest?

Which organization would most likely mount a vigorous campaign to oppose a reduction in the staffing levels of the Texas Rehabilitation Commission?

An organization that works with government officials for the purpose of influencing public policy is referred to as a(n)

Which constitutional right is the foundation of the right to form and participate in interest groups?

Which of the following statements best explains campaign finance laws for candidates running for a seat in the Texas legislature?

Describe the characteristics of an interest group and explain the basic role of interest groups in the political process

Most political interest groups represent

Who would be most supportive of the Texas right-to-work law?

Texas law prohibits a speaker candidate from giving money to

Distinguish between a "professional/career" interest group and a "government employee" interest group. In what ways are their goals and membership different? Which of the two would "educator" groups more closely resemble?

Members of the Texas Ethics Commission are selected by the

In response to big spending by lobbyists, Texas voters in 1991 approved a constitutional amendment to create the eight-member

The decentralized structure of Texas politics and governance __________ the ability of interest groups to influence public policy.

In Texas, corporations and labor unions may provide campaign contributions

In 1999, Texas became the first state to allow

In the case of the NAACP v. Alabama (1958), the U. S. Supreme Court

Interest groups try to influence public policy by

Describe the interest group practice of "electioneering." Explain the role and influence of Political Action Committees (PACs) in this process.

The Environment of Texas Politics

Federalism and the Texas Constitution

Local Governments

Political Parties

Campaigns and Elections

The Legislature

The Executive

Public Policy and Administration

Laws, Courts, and Justice

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Exam 6: The Politics of Interest Groups

The Texas Ethics Act of 1991 prohibited

The device by which a corporation may contribute money to a political candidate is

Among state government employee interest groups, which is the largest?

Which organization would most likely mount a vigorous campaign to oppose a reduction in the staffing levels of the Texas Rehabilitation Commission?

An organization that works with government officials for the purpose of influencing public policy is referred to as a(n)

Which constitutional right is the foundation of the right to form and participate in interest groups?

Which of the following statements best explains campaign finance laws for candidates running for a seat in the Texas legislature?

Describe the characteristics of an interest group and explain the basic role of interest groups in the political process

Most political interest groups represent

Who would be most supportive of the Texas right-to-work law?

Texas law prohibits a speaker candidate from giving money to

Distinguish between a "professional/career" interest group and a "government employee" interest group. In what ways are their goals and membership different? Which of the two would "educator" groups more closely resemble?

Members of the Texas Ethics Commission are selected by the

In response to big spending by lobbyists, Texas voters in 1991 approved a constitutional amendment to create the eight-member

The decentralized structure of Texas politics and governance __________ the ability of interest groups to influence public policy.

In Texas, corporations and labor unions may provide campaign contributions

In 1999, Texas became the first state to allow

In the case of the NAACP v. Alabama (1958), the U. S. Supreme Court

Interest groups try to influence public policy by

Describe the interest group practice of "electioneering." Explain the role and influence of Political Action Committees (PACs) in this process.

The Environment of Texas Politics

Federalism and the Texas Constitution

Local Governments

Political Parties

Campaigns and Elections

The Legislature

The Executive

Public Policy and Administration

Laws, Courts, and Justice

Finance and Fiscal Policy

Filters