Exam 6: The Politics of Interest Groups

An organization of individuals with similar views that tries to influence government to respond favorably to its views is called a(n)

Ethics laws prohibit a candidate or official from receiving a contribution inside

Based on what you have learned about interest group membership and objectives, and using your own socioeconomic circumstances as a starting point, which interest group would you most likely join and why?

The details of political contributions and expenditures of candidates must be filed with the Texas Ethics Commission

Common Cause of Texas is an example of

Following the Sharpstown Bank scandal, the Texas legislature

An interest group would be in a good position to achieve its goals if

Which of the following interest groups would be an example of a professional group in Texas?

An interest group with substantial financial resources, sizable membership, unity, and a competent leadership

Ethnic minorities have found that their most successful political strategy has been to

Our federal system of government encourages interest groups to

An individual seeking a favorable decision from government is most likely to succeed if he or she

The United States achieves a decentralized governing structure through

Which of the following would a government employee interest group be least likely to pursue?

The definition of a lobbyist is an individual who

Which Texas House speaker was not the subject of an inquiry about potentially improper practices with regard to interest groups?

Studies of lobbying in Texas indicate that the most commonly employed strategy of influencing legislation is

Texas is among a group of states that has strong _________and weak __________.

Which of the following would not be a goal of an interest group?

In electioneering, an interest group would be unlikely to