Question 1

How has the ruling reached in Citizens United v.Federal Election Commission changed the way that candidates are funded?

Accepted Answer

A)  PACs can now coordinate their activities with political campaigns. 
B)  Individuals who donate up to $4,999 no longer have to reveal their personal information. 
C)  Corporations are now limited to donating a maximum of $20,000 to super-PACs. 
D)  Independent super-PACs can now make unlimited contributions to federal races. 
E)  The government has to match 25 percent of the money raised by federal candidates. 
A)  PACs can now coordinate their activities with political campaigns. 
B)  Individuals who donate up to $4,999 no longer have to reveal their personal information. 
C)  Corporations are now limited to donating a maximum of $20,000 to super-PACs. 
D)  Independent super-PACs can now make unlimited contributions to federal races. 
E)  The government has to match 25 percent of the money raised by federal candidates.

Question 2

It is estimated that ________ of Americans belong to some type of organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  25 percent 
B)  50 percent 
C)  75 percent 
D)  85 percent 
E)  90 percent 
A)  25 percent 
B)  50 percent 
C)  75 percent 
D)  85 percent 
E)  90 percent

Question 3

Pluralists argue that individual interests are inadequately represented through membership in interest groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Interest groups representing the educational community on the primary and secondary level include groups for

Accepted Answer

A)  teachers, custodians, and principals. 
B)  school boards, teachers, and parents. 
C)  principals, parents, and teachers. 
D)  teachers, school boards, and principals. 
E)  school boards, teachers, and custodians. 
A)  teachers, custodians, and principals. 
B)  school boards, teachers, and parents. 
C)  principals, parents, and teachers. 
D)  teachers, school boards, and principals. 
E)  school boards, teachers, and custodians.

Question 5

During the 1970s, political power was spread out to minorities, Republicans, and liberal Democrats more evenly through the utilization of ________, which eroded the strength of conservative Democrats.

Accepted Answer

A)  multimember districts 
B)  at-large elections 
C)  single-member districts 
D)  proportional representation 
E)  bi-member districts 
A)  multimember districts 
B)  at-large elections 
C)  single-member districts 
D)  proportional representation 
E)  bi-member districts

Question 6

Groups that combine Christian rhetoric, anti-communism, and anti-labor stands are often referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  New Deal Republicans. 
B)  Anti-Liberal Populists. 
C)  the Religious Right. 
D)  Neocon Republicans. 
E)  the Religious Establishment. 
A)  New Deal Republicans. 
B)  Anti-Liberal Populists. 
C)  the Religious Right. 
D)  Neocon Republicans. 
E)  the Religious Establishment.

Question 7

Most interest groups concentrate on a wide range of issues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The National Rifle Association was a highly visible supporter of Senator Wentworth's opponents in for the 2011.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

According to the text, the changing global economy has enhanced the role of ________ in developing the state's future.

Accepted Answer

A)  biotechnology 
B)  the computer industry 
C)  Head Start education 
D)  trade training 
E)  higher education 
A)  biotechnology 
B)  the computer industry 
C)  Head Start education 
D)  trade training 
E)  higher education

Question 10

Briefly explain the difference between pluralist and elitist views of power.

Accepted Answer

The pluralist and elitist views of power

Question 11

Federal campaign restrictions and reporting requirements are stricter than state requirements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Most interest groups are extremely powerful and exercise considerable influence over the formation of public policy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

How did the Texas Supreme Court's ruling in Edgewood v.Kirby, which MALDEF fought, lead to major legislative changes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hispanic educators had to be proportionally represented in schools. 
B)  Public school aid had to be more equitably distributed between rich and poor districts. 
C)  A moratorium was placed on all new school construction for ten years. 
D)  Teachers who taught English with an accent could no longer be banned from teaching English. 
E)  Control over education policy was transferred from legislators to district school boards. 
A)  Hispanic educators had to be proportionally represented in schools. 
B)  Public school aid had to be more equitably distributed between rich and poor districts. 
C)  A moratorium was placed on all new school construction for ten years. 
D)  Teachers who taught English with an accent could no longer be banned from teaching English. 
E)  Control over education policy was transferred from legislators to district school boards.

Question 14

Collectively, women or African Americans would be considered as belonging to a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  categorical group. 
B)  pressure group. 
C)  feminist group. 
D)  interest group. 
E)  environmental group. 
A)  categorical group. 
B)  pressure group. 
C)  feminist group. 
D)  interest group. 
E)  environmental group.

Question 15

In the Federalist Papers, _______ posited the idea that the two basic problems with factions are that they impose their will on others and they harm the long-term interests of the nation.

Accepted Answer

A)  James Madison 
B)  Alexander Hamilton 
C)  Benjamin Franklin 
D)  John Jay 
E)  Thomas Paine 
A)  James Madison 
B)  Alexander Hamilton 
C)  Benjamin Franklin 
D)  John Jay 
E)  Thomas Paine

Question 16

Since 1974, more than ________ of those surveyed viewed government as being run by special interests.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 percent 
B)  20 percent 
C)  30 percent 
D)  50 percent 
E)  60 percent 
A)  10 percent 
B)  20 percent 
C)  30 percent 
D)  50 percent 
E)  60 percent

Question 17

People who join interest groups do so for a variety of reasons, including

Accepted Answer

A)  personal and material benefits, direct access to legislators, and a sense of pride. 
B)  social benefits, a sense of pride, and direct access to legislators. 
C)  a sense of purpose, personal and material benefits, and direct access to legislators. 
D)  personal and material benefits, social benefits, and a sense of purpose. 
E)  a sense of pride, direct access to legislators, and a sense of purpose. 
A)  personal and material benefits, direct access to legislators, and a sense of pride. 
B)  social benefits, a sense of pride, and direct access to legislators. 
C)  a sense of purpose, personal and material benefits, and direct access to legislators. 
D)  personal and material benefits, social benefits, and a sense of purpose. 
E)  a sense of pride, direct access to legislators, and a sense of purpose.

Question 18

The Texas Medical Association and its political action committee opposed ________ on the issue of malpractice lawsuits.

Accepted Answer

A)  judges 
B)  arbitrators 
C)  law school professors 
D)  trial lawyers 
E)  insurance companies 
A)  judges 
B)  arbitrators 
C)  law school professors 
D)  trial lawyers 
E)  insurance companies

Question 19

How can a group with a large membership be hampered by its own size from gaining power and influence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Large groups tend to be viewed with less credibility by the people. 
B)  A larger group that is internally divided is less likely to be successful than a smaller group. 
C)  When a large group is dispersed across a state, there is no strong concentration of power. 
D)  Large groups tend to lose their strength when too many members have a say in policy. 
E)  Large groups require enormous amounts of money to sustain them which is not guaranteed. 
A)  Large groups tend to be viewed with less credibility by the people. 
B)  A larger group that is internally divided is less likely to be successful than a smaller group. 
C)  When a large group is dispersed across a state, there is no strong concentration of power. 
D)  Large groups tend to lose their strength when too many members have a say in policy. 
E)  Large groups require enormous amounts of money to sustain them which is not guaranteed.

Question 20

Interest groups must decide which candidates they will back through campaign contributions, organized support, and endorsements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

How has the ruling reached in Citizens United v.Federal Election Commission changed the way that candidates are funded?

It is estimated that ________ of Americans belong to some type of organization.

Pluralists argue that individual interests are inadequately represented through membership in interest groups.

Interest groups representing the educational community on the primary and secondary level include groups for

During the 1970s, political power was spread out to minorities, Republicans, and liberal Democrats more evenly through the utilization of ________, which eroded the strength of conservative Democrats.

Groups that combine Christian rhetoric, anti-communism, and anti-labor stands are often referred to as

Most interest groups concentrate on a wide range of issues.

The National Rifle Association was a highly visible supporter of Senator Wentworth's opponents in for the 2011.

According to the text, the changing global economy has enhanced the role of ________ in developing the state's future.

Briefly explain the difference between pluralist and elitist views of power.

Federal campaign restrictions and reporting requirements are stricter than state requirements.

Most interest groups are extremely powerful and exercise considerable influence over the formation of public policy.

How did the Texas Supreme Court's ruling in Edgewood v.Kirby, which MALDEF fought, lead to major legislative changes?

Collectively, women or African Americans would be considered as belonging to a(n)

In the Federalist Papers, _______ posited the idea that the two basic problems with factions are that they impose their will on others and they harm the long-term interests of the nation.

Since 1974, more than ________ of those surveyed viewed government as being run by special interests.

People who join interest groups do so for a variety of reasons, including

The Texas Medical Association and its political action committee opposed ________ on the issue of malpractice lawsuits.

How can a group with a large membership be hampered by its own size from gaining power and influence?

Interest groups must decide which candidates they will back through campaign contributions, organized support, and endorsements.

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

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Exam 4: Interest groups and political power in texas

How has the ruling reached in Citizens United v.Federal Election Commission changed the way that candidates are funded?

It is estimated that ________ of Americans belong to some type of organization.

Pluralists argue that individual interests are inadequately represented through membership in interest groups.

Interest groups representing the educational community on the primary and secondary level include groups for

During the 1970s, political power was spread out to minorities, Republicans, and liberal Democrats more evenly through the utilization of ________, which eroded the strength of conservative Democrats.

Groups that combine Christian rhetoric, anti-communism, and anti-labor stands are often referred to as

Most interest groups concentrate on a wide range of issues.

The National Rifle Association was a highly visible supporter of Senator Wentworth's opponents in for the 2011.

According to the text, the changing global economy has enhanced the role of ________ in developing the state's future.

Briefly explain the difference between pluralist and elitist views of power.

Federal campaign restrictions and reporting requirements are stricter than state requirements.

Most interest groups are extremely powerful and exercise considerable influence over the formation of public policy.

How did the Texas Supreme Court's ruling in Edgewood v.Kirby, which MALDEF fought, lead to major legislative changes?

Collectively, women or African Americans would be considered as belonging to a(n)

In the Federalist Papers, _______ posited the idea that the two basic problems with factions are that they impose their will on others and they harm the long-term interests of the nation.

Since 1974, more than ________ of those surveyed viewed government as being run by special interests.

People who join interest groups do so for a variety of reasons, including

The Texas Medical Association and its political action committee opposed ________ on the issue of malpractice lawsuits.

How can a group with a large membership be hampered by its own size from gaining power and influence?

Interest groups must decide which candidates they will back through campaign contributions, organized support, and endorsements.

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