Question 1

The waves that David Truman spoke of are periods

Accepted Answer

A)  in which political gridlock is constant for no less than 5 years. 
B)  in which there is a rapid explosion of groups in response to political, economic, or social upheaval. 
C)  when interest groups wield considerable power over a legislature and times when they do not. 
D)  in which numbers of interest groups dwindle to reestablish equilibrium in the political system. 
E)  between the collapse and reestablishment of a government that has fallen because of interest groups. 
A)  in which political gridlock is constant for no less than 5 years. 
B)  in which there is a rapid explosion of groups in response to political, economic, or social upheaval. 
C)  when interest groups wield considerable power over a legislature and times when they do not. 
D)  in which numbers of interest groups dwindle to reestablish equilibrium in the political system. 
E)  between the collapse and reestablishment of a government that has fallen because of interest groups. B

Question 2

Groups wishing to create and develop public support for a position on a specific issue often resort to

Accepted Answer

A)  public relations campaigns. 
B)  intimidating legislators. 
C)  bribing legislators. 
D)  buying public votes. 
E)  public service announcements. 
A)  public relations campaigns. 
B)  intimidating legislators. 
C)  bribing legislators. 
D)  buying public votes. 
E)  public service announcements. A

Question 3

Michels's iron rule of oligarchy was applicable to any organization and was a ________ law applied to all social systems.

Accepted Answer

A)  universal 
B)  parochial 
C)  regional 
D)  territorial 
E)  national 
A)  universal 
B)  parochial 
C)  regional 
D)  territorial 
E)  national A

Question 4

In what way do single-issue groups negatively influence the stability of the political system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because of their tactics and unwillingness to compromise, they can cause public policy to come to a standstill. 
B)  Single-issue groups tend to lead to fracturing of established political parties by their members, which slows the political process. 
C)  Because of their decisiveness, public referendums become more frequent on single issues, which prevents the legislature from working on other issues. 
D)  Single-interest groups drown out all other issues that are not related to their own, reducing the ability of the legislature to acknowledge the general public's needs. 
E)  Historically, cooperation between powerful single-issue groups and politicians has resulted in significant degrees of corruption. 
A)  Because of their tactics and unwillingness to compromise, they can cause public policy to come to a standstill. 
B)  Single-issue groups tend to lead to fracturing of established political parties by their members, which slows the political process. 
C)  Because of their decisiveness, public referendums become more frequent on single issues, which prevents the legislature from working on other issues. 
D)  Single-interest groups drown out all other issues that are not related to their own, reducing the ability of the legislature to acknowledge the general public's needs. 
E)  Historically, cooperation between powerful single-issue groups and politicians has resulted in significant degrees of corruption.

Question 5

Public interest advocates won an uncommon and significant victory in the 2003 session when legislators strengthened ethics laws for public officials and political candidates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Discuss at least five resources interest groups have at their command.Explain how they employ these resources to reach their objectives and how they impact the success of a group.

Accepted Answer

Interest groups have a variety of resour

Question 7

Successful lobbyists start doing their jobs

Accepted Answer

A)  just as a bill reaches the House or Senate floor for a vote. 
B)  long before a bill reaches the House or Senate floor for a vote. 
C)  during the last two days of the session. 
D)  at night and on the weekends. 
E)  in the middle of legislative debates on a bill. 
A)  just as a bill reaches the House or Senate floor for a vote. 
B)  long before a bill reaches the House or Senate floor for a vote. 
C)  during the last two days of the session. 
D)  at night and on the weekends. 
E)  in the middle of legislative debates on a bill.

Question 8

Evidence suggests that the source of political power and influence lies somewhere between the ________ positions.

Accepted Answer

A)  elitist and pluralist 
B)  elitist and moralistic 
C)  pluralist and moralistic 
D)  pluralist and traditionalist 
E)  elitist and traditionalist 
A)  elitist and pluralist 
B)  elitist and moralistic 
C)  pluralist and moralistic 
D)  pluralist and traditionalist 
E)  elitist and traditionalist

Question 9

Lobbyists are ________ legislators on the floor of the House and the Senate while the legislature is in session.

Accepted Answer

A)  denied indirect access to 
B)  given full access to 
C)  denied direct access to 
D)  ignored by 
E)  allowed to approach 
A)  denied indirect access to 
B)  given full access to 
C)  denied direct access to 
D)  ignored by 
E)  allowed to approach

Question 10

In the broadest sense, ________ is "simply the practice of attempting to influence the decisions of government."

Accepted Answer

A)  lobbying 
B)  filibustering 
C)  strong arming 
D)  bribery 
E)  influence brokering 
A)  lobbying 
B)  filibustering 
C)  strong arming 
D)  bribery 
E)  influence brokering

Question 11

The rapid expansion of interest groups in Texas and across the nation is believed by many scholars to have produced a system of ________, leading to increased political gridlock in the policymaking process.

Accepted Answer

A)  hyperoligarchy 
B)  pluralism 
C)  elitism 
D)  iron triangles 
E)  hyperpluralism 
A)  hyperoligarchy 
B)  pluralism 
C)  elitism 
D)  iron triangles 
E)  hyperpluralism

Question 12

Define hyperpluralism.Describe possible threats of this development to the political system.

Accepted Answer

Hyperpluralism refers to a situation in

Question 13

The United Farm Workers Union has been a weak advocate of better conditions for workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The Sierra Club is an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  public interest group. 
B)  professional group. 
C)  labor group. 
D)  politically ideological group. 
E)  education interest group. 
A)  public interest group. 
B)  professional group. 
C)  labor group. 
D)  politically ideological group. 
E)  education interest group.

Question 15

Most of the ________ interest groups in Austin are concerned primarily with protecting consumers and the environment from big business.

Accepted Answer

A)  business 
B)  public 
C)  private 
D)  charitable 
E)  professional 
A)  business 
B)  public 
C)  private 
D)  charitable 
E)  professional

Question 16

What role have religious groups played in Texas politics? What influence have they had on the structure of political parties and on legislation?

Accepted Answer

Religious groups have played a significa

Question 17

State law prohibits donations ________ directly to political candidates.

Accepted Answer

A)  from employees 
B)  by corporate officers 
C)  from customers 
D)  of corporate funds 
E)  of PAC funds 
A)  from employees 
B)  by corporate officers 
C)  from customers 
D)  of corporate funds 
E)  of PAC funds

Question 18

Most business groups band together with organized labor, consumer advocates, and trial lawyers on political and philosophical issues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

For many people, the term ________ may suggest shady characters lurking in the halls of the state Capitol, attempting to bribe legislators.

Accepted Answer

A)  gerrymandering 
B)  lobbying 
C)  back room dealing 
D)  filibustering 
E)  arm-twisting 
A)  gerrymandering 
B)  lobbying 
C)  back room dealing 
D)  filibustering 
E)  arm-twisting

Question 20

Interest groups often draft bills for formal introduction into the legislature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The waves that David Truman spoke of are periods

Groups wishing to create and develop public support for a position on a specific issue often resort to

Michels's iron rule of oligarchy was applicable to any organization and was a ________ law applied to all social systems.

In what way do single-issue groups negatively influence the stability of the political system?

Public interest advocates won an uncommon and significant victory in the 2003 session when legislators strengthened ethics laws for public officials and political candidates.

Discuss at least five resources interest groups have at their command.Explain how they employ these resources to reach their objectives and how they impact the success of a group.

Successful lobbyists start doing their jobs

Evidence suggests that the source of political power and influence lies somewhere between the ________ positions.

Lobbyists are ________ legislators on the floor of the House and the Senate while the legislature is in session.

In the broadest sense, ________ is "simply the practice of attempting to influence the decisions of government."

The rapid expansion of interest groups in Texas and across the nation is believed by many scholars to have produced a system of ________, leading to increased political gridlock in the policymaking process.

Define hyperpluralism.Describe possible threats of this development to the political system.

The United Farm Workers Union has been a weak advocate of better conditions for workers.

The Sierra Club is an example of a(n)

Most of the ________ interest groups in Austin are concerned primarily with protecting consumers and the environment from big business.

What role have religious groups played in Texas politics? What influence have they had on the structure of political parties and on legislation?

State law prohibits donations ________ directly to political candidates.

Most business groups band together with organized labor, consumer advocates, and trial lawyers on political and philosophical issues.

For many people, the term ________ may suggest shady characters lurking in the halls of the state Capitol, attempting to bribe legislators.

Interest groups often draft bills for formal introduction into the legislature.

The social and economic milieu of texas politics

The texas constitution

Intergovernmental relationships

The mass media in texas politics

The party system in

Elections, campaigns, and political behavior

The texas legislature

The texas executive

The bureaucracy and policy implementation

The judicial system in texas

Local government in texas: cities, towns, counties, and special districts

Contemporary public policy issues in texas

Filters

Exam 4: Interest groups and political power in texas

The waves that David Truman spoke of are periods

Groups wishing to create and develop public support for a position on a specific issue often resort to

Michels's iron rule of oligarchy was applicable to any organization and was a ________ law applied to all social systems.

In what way do single-issue groups negatively influence the stability of the political system?

Public interest advocates won an uncommon and significant victory in the 2003 session when legislators strengthened ethics laws for public officials and political candidates.

Discuss at least five resources interest groups have at their command.Explain how they employ these resources to reach their objectives and how they impact the success of a group.

Successful lobbyists start doing their jobs

Evidence suggests that the source of political power and influence lies somewhere between the ________ positions.

Lobbyists are ________ legislators on the floor of the House and the Senate while the legislature is in session.

In the broadest sense, ________ is "simply the practice of attempting to influence the decisions of government."

The rapid expansion of interest groups in Texas and across the nation is believed by many scholars to have produced a system of ________, leading to increased political gridlock in the policymaking process.

Define hyperpluralism.Describe possible threats of this development to the political system.

The United Farm Workers Union has been a weak advocate of better conditions for workers.

The Sierra Club is an example of a(n)

Most of the ________ interest groups in Austin are concerned primarily with protecting consumers and the environment from big business.

What role have religious groups played in Texas politics? What influence have they had on the structure of political parties and on legislation?

State law prohibits donations ________ directly to political candidates.

Most business groups band together with organized labor, consumer advocates, and trial lawyers on political and philosophical issues.

For many people, the term ________ may suggest shady characters lurking in the halls of the state Capitol, attempting to bribe legislators.

Interest groups often draft bills for formal introduction into the legislature.

The social and economic milieu of texas politics

The texas constitution

Intergovernmental relationships

The mass media in texas politics

The party system in

Elections, campaigns, and political behavior

The texas legislature

The texas executive

The bureaucracy and policy implementation

The judicial system in texas

Local government in texas: cities, towns, counties, and special districts

Contemporary public policy issues in texas

Filters