Exam 11: Interest Groups and Social Movements

In Germany, the leaders of some labor unions and workers' rights organizations are designated by the government as official representatives of workers. Government officials meet exclusively with these representatives to discuss and formulate policies related to wages, benefits, and working conditions. This arrangement is indicative of ________.

A public interest group representing underserved children is lobbying against a "three strikes" law that would send students to prison after three instances of in-school disciplinary infractions. If it wants to succeed, it is LEAST likely to ________ in order to influence ________ because ________.

Which is a private good offered by an interest group to entice individuals to support the group?

Multiple interest groups often face a/an ________ when attempting to agree on strategies or tactics to achieve a common goal.

Which of the following is NOT an activity an interest group would undertake?

Which are activities by interest group leaders that seek to mobilize constituents and others outside the policy-making process to pressure policy makers?

An interest group sends a representative to the office of a member of Congress to convince her to support its position on pending legislation. What is this called?

Why is it difficult to make strong conclusions about the relationship between interest groups' financial contributions to political candidates and the voting behavior of those candidates once in office? What explains interest groups' continued use of campaign contributions despite the lack of evidence of their effectiveness in changing policy makers' behaviors?

Chevrolet and Greenpeace both support a bill that would require automobile manufacturers to meet stricter emissions standards in the next two years. Chevrolet supports the bill because its Chevy Volt is one of the few cars that already meets these standards and Chevrolet is likely to benefit financially from stricter regulation while its competitors struggle to catch up. Greenpeace supports the bill because of its potential environmental benefits. - When faced with these different arguments, politicians may become confused about what the bill does and who it supports, and may decide to discard the bill. To prevent this, Chevrolet and Greenpeace would benefit from forming a ________.

Chevrolet and Greenpeace both support a bill that would require automobile manufacturers to meet stricter emissions standards in the next two years. Chevrolet supports the bill because its Chevy Volt is one of the few cars that already meets these standards and Chevrolet is likely to benefit financially from stricter regulation while its competitors struggle to catch up. Greenpeace supports the bill because of its potential environmental benefits. - Though they both support the bill, Greenpeace and Chevrolet are likely to face a/an ________ when advocating for its passage.

An interest group advocating for marriage equality relies heavily on the contributions of two individuals. Jeff is a CEO who hopes to marry his partner one day and is therefore willing to support the group financially. Maria is a committed, charismatic advocate who can seize political opportunities and is willing to be the face of the organization regardless of the costs to her personally. Jeff is an example of a/an ________, while Maria is a/an ________.

Lobbying is directed primarily toward ________.

A/an ________ is a loose organization of groups with common goals that are oriented toward using mass action to influence the government.

Which term refers to the political pressure faced by an interest group to provide campaign contributions to an elected official to ensure that he or she continues to support the group's positions in the policy-making process?

Many residents of Detroit are employed by automobile manufacturers. When those companies almost dissolved in the financial crisis of the 2000s, residents' interest in the political treatment of automobile manufacturers may have gone from ________ to ________.

What is the primary distinction between an interest group and a political party?

The resource mobilization perspective suggests that a social movement's success or failure hinges on its ability to _________________.

Which are activities by lobbyists and interest group leaders that involve direct contact with policy makers?

What was the outcome of the Supreme Court's decision in Citizens United v. FEC?

The Human Rights Campaign, which lobbies for the rights of gays and lesbians, sends bumper stickers to individuals who provide financial support to the organization. These bumper stickers are an example of ________.