Exam 9: Interest Groups: Organizing for Influence

Define a PAC. What limitations do PACs face when raising funds? What limitations do they face when contributing funds? Who are the primary recipients of PAC contributions, and why? In what significant ways does a PAC differ from a Super PAC?

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Question 61

Why have issue networks become more prevalent?

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Question 62

Which of the following statements would NOT be accepted by supporters of the pluralist view of interest groups?

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Question 63

Grassroots lobbying is based on the assumption that officials will respond to

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Question 64

The citizens of ________ are most actively involved in interest groups and community causes.

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Question 65

PACs tend to contribute the most money to

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Question 66

Define citizens'(or noneconomic) interest groups and identify the types of noneconomic interest groups and the constituencies they serve.

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Define a PAC. What limitations do PACs face when raising funds? What limitations do they face when contributing funds? Who are the primary recipients of PAC contributions, and why? In what significant ways does a PAC differ from a Super PAC?

Why have issue networks become more prevalent?

Which of the following statements would NOT be accepted by supporters of the pluralist view of interest groups?

Grassroots lobbying is based on the assumption that officials will respond to

The citizens of ________ are most actively involved in interest groups and community causes.

PACs tend to contribute the most money to

Define citizens'(or noneconomic) interest groups and identify the types of noneconomic interest groups and the constituencies they serve.

Political Thinking and Political Culture: Becoming a Responsible Citizen

Constitutional Democracy: Promoting Liberty and Self-Government

Federalism: Forging a Nation

Civil Liberties: Protecting Individual Rights

Equal Rights: Struggling Toward Fairness

Public Opinion and Political Socialization: Shaping the Peoples Voice

Political Participation: Activating the Popular Will

Political Parties, Candidates, and Campaigns: Defining the Voters Choice

The News Media: Communicating Political Images

Congress: Balancing National Goals and Local Interests

The Presidency: Leading the Nation

The Federal Bureaucracy: Administering the Government

The Federal Judicial System: Applying the Law

Economic and Environmental Policy: Contributing to Prosperity

Welfare and Education Policy: Providing for Personal Security and Need

Foreign Policy: Protecting the American Way

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