Question 1

Generally speaking, groups that work toward a common or national good are considered which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Organized labor 
B)  Material incentive groups 
C)  Ideological groups 
D)  Solidary incentive groups 
E)  Public-interest groups 
A)  Organized labor 
B)  Material incentive groups 
C)  Ideological groups 
D)  Solidary incentive groups 
E)  Public-interest groups E

Question 2

Which of the following is true of the enthusiasm gap?

Accepted Answer

A)  It declined in the 1980s. 
B)  It depicts the different levels of enthusiasm between public and private sector unions. 
C)  It depicts the different levels of enthusiasm between those who gain the benefits and those who pay the costs of a policy. 
D)  It depicts the different levels of enthusiasm between interest groups and political parties. 
E)  It depicts the different levels of enthusiasm between identity groups and ideological groups. 
A)  It declined in the 1980s. 
B)  It depicts the different levels of enthusiasm between public and private sector unions. 
C)  It depicts the different levels of enthusiasm between those who gain the benefits and those who pay the costs of a policy. 
D)  It depicts the different levels of enthusiasm between interest groups and political parties. 
E)  It depicts the different levels of enthusiasm between identity groups and ideological groups. C

Question 3

Discuss the different reasons Americans join interest groups. Provide examples of interest groups that demonstrate their benefits.

Accepted Answer

Americans join interest groups for a variety of reasons, including to advocate for specific policy changes, to support a particular cause or issue, to connect with like-minded individuals, and to have a collective voice in the political process. Interest groups provide a platform for individuals to come together and work towards common goals, whether it be environmental protection, gun rights, healthcare reform, or any other issue that they are passionate about.

One reason Americans join interest groups is to have a stronger voice in the political process. By joining together with others who share their views, individuals can amplify their impact and influence policymakers. For example, the National Rifle Association (NRA) is a powerful interest group that advocates for gun rights and has been successful in shaping gun policy in the United States.

Another reason for joining interest groups is to gain access to resources and information. Many interest groups provide their members with valuable resources, such as research, training, and networking opportunities. For instance, the Sierra Club is an environmental interest group that offers its members access to information about environmental issues and opportunities to participate in conservation efforts.

Additionally, Americans join interest groups to express their identity and values. By aligning with a particular interest group, individuals can demonstrate their support for a cause or issue that is important to them. For example, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is an interest group that advocates for civil rights and civil liberties, and its members join to show their commitment to these principles.

In conclusion, Americans join interest groups for a variety of reasons, including to have a stronger political voice, access resources and information, and express their values and identity. Interest groups play a crucial role in shaping public policy and providing a platform for individuals to advocate for the issues they care about.

Question 4

Many interest groups employ which of the following, who are hired to represent the group's interests to the government?

Accepted Answer

A)  Members of Congress 
B)  Members of the White House Executive Office of the President 
C)  Judges 
D)  Lobbyists 
E)  Activists 
A)  Members of Congress 
B)  Members of the White House Executive Office of the President 
C)  Judges 
D)  Lobbyists 
E)  Activists

Question 5

If a lobbyist is trying to convince a legislator to support a particular bill, one of the most valuable resources in doing so is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  A large budget 
B)  A small but very vocal membership 
C)  A long history of supporting that particular legislator 
D)  A large, politically active membership 
E)  A group of policy experts willing to draft legislation for the legislator 
A)  A large budget 
B)  A small but very vocal membership 
C)  A long history of supporting that particular legislator 
D)  A large, politically active membership 
E)  A group of policy experts willing to draft legislation for the legislator

Question 6

Which of the following is the best indicator of the power of an interest group, regardless of its size or resources?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has strong and effective leadership. 
B)  It successfully turns itself into a political party. 
C)  Its members are motivated, engaged, and politically active. 
D)  It has strong and effective leadership, and it successfully turns itself into a political party. 
E)  It has strong and effective leadership, and its members are motivated, engaged, and politically active. 
A)  It has strong and effective leadership. 
B)  It successfully turns itself into a political party. 
C)  Its members are motivated, engaged, and politically active. 
D)  It has strong and effective leadership, and it successfully turns itself into a political party. 
E)  It has strong and effective leadership, and its members are motivated, engaged, and politically active.

Question 7

Which of the following statements regarding the existence of interest groups is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Public-interest groups and civil rights make up a large percentage of interest groups lobbying Congress. 
B)  Interest group leaders are from the lower socioeconomic groups. 
C)  Interest groups demonstrate the validity of the elite theory model of the U.S. political system. 
D)  Interest groups can be problematic for democracy because members of the middle or upper classes often dominate them. 
E)  Interest groups are required by the Constitution. 
A)  Public-interest groups and civil rights make up a large percentage of interest groups lobbying Congress. 
B)  Interest group leaders are from the lower socioeconomic groups. 
C)  Interest groups demonstrate the validity of the elite theory model of the U.S. political system. 
D)  Interest groups can be problematic for democracy because members of the middle or upper classes often dominate them. 
E)  Interest groups are required by the Constitution.

Question 8

Direct techniques used by interest groups include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Using YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook to generate influence 
B)  Using public relations firms to polish their image with the public 
C)  Building alliances with other groups to increase their collective effectiveness 
D)  Using constituents to lobby Congress on behalf of an issue 
E)  Staging demonstrations, marches, and boycotts 
A)  Using YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook to generate influence 
B)  Using public relations firms to polish their image with the public 
C)  Building alliances with other groups to increase their collective effectiveness 
D)  Using constituents to lobby Congress on behalf of an issue 
E)  Staging demonstrations, marches, and boycotts

Question 9

Interest groups recognize that the greatest concern of legislators is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Supporting the principles of their political party 
B)  Getting reelected 
C)  Voting for the ideas of their constituents 
D)  Being totally informed on issues they will have to vote on 
E)  Pleasing the congressional leadership 
A)  Supporting the principles of their political party 
B)  Getting reelected 
C)  Voting for the ideas of their constituents 
D)  Being totally informed on issues they will have to vote on 
E)  Pleasing the congressional leadership

Question 10

Describe the categories of economic interest groups, and provide examples of each.

Accepted Answer

Economic interest groups can be categori

Question 11

Enticing individuals to join an interest group for solidary incentives has become easier because of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Changes in federal law 
B)  The creation of virtual currency 
C)  The intense partisanship in the federal government 
D)  The increased diversity of the U.S. population 
E)  The advent of social media 
A)  Changes in federal law 
B)  The creation of virtual currency 
C)  The intense partisanship in the federal government 
D)  The increased diversity of the U.S. population 
E)  The advent of social media

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Only interest groups seek to affect policy. 
B)  Only interest groups have unaffiliated supporters. 
C)  Only parties run candidates for office. 
D)  Only interest groups seek to operate the government. 
E)  Only interest groups have unaffiliated supporters and only parties try to influence elections. 
A)  Only interest groups seek to affect policy. 
B)  Only interest groups have unaffiliated supporters. 
C)  Only parties run candidates for office. 
D)  Only interest groups seek to operate the government. 
E)  Only interest groups have unaffiliated supporters and only parties try to influence elections.

Question 13

Explain the free-rider problem faced by interest groups and how they combat the problem.

Accepted Answer

The free-rider problem faced by interest

Question 14

A free rider is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  An interest group member 
B)  A participant in a social movement 
C)  Someone granted free passage to Washington DC to demonstrate 
D)  Someone who benefits from the actions of a group without joining it 
E)  A civil rights activist 
A)  An interest group member 
B)  A participant in a social movement 
C)  Someone granted free passage to Washington DC to demonstrate 
D)  Someone who benefits from the actions of a group without joining it 
E)  A civil rights activist

Question 15

According to 1995 lobbying reforms, a lobbyist is defined as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anyone who spends any of his or her time lobbying 
B)  Anyone who spends at least 10% of his or her time lobbying 
C)  Anyone who spends at least 20% of his or her time lobbying 
D)  Anyone who spends at least 50% of his or her time lobbying 
E)  Anyone who spends all of his or her work hours lobbying 
A)  Anyone who spends any of his or her time lobbying 
B)  Anyone who spends at least 10% of his or her time lobbying 
C)  Anyone who spends at least 20% of his or her time lobbying 
D)  Anyone who spends at least 50% of his or her time lobbying 
E)  Anyone who spends all of his or her work hours lobbying

Question 16

Discuss the direct techniques used by interest groups to influence government decisions.

Accepted Answer

Interest groups use a variety of direct

Question 17

Which of the following groups would most likely support Republicans?

Accepted Answer

A)  Labor unions 
B)  Tax reform organizations 
C)  Environmental groups 
D)  Minority groups 
E)  All of these are correct. 
A)  Labor unions 
B)  Tax reform organizations 
C)  Environmental groups 
D)  Minority groups 
E)  All of these are correct.

Question 18

Legislation to regulate lobbying in 1946 resulted in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  A minimal number of individuals registered as lobbyists 
B)  A large number of lobbyists deciding to reveal their tactics 
C)  A significant decrease in the influence of special interests 
D)  An increase in reporting requirements for lobbyists at federal agencies and courts 
E)  A public record of all lobbyists active that year 
A)  A minimal number of individuals registered as lobbyists 
B)  A large number of lobbyists deciding to reveal their tactics 
C)  A significant decrease in the influence of special interests 
D)  An increase in reporting requirements for lobbyists at federal agencies and courts 
E)  A public record of all lobbyists active that year

Question 19

People who become members of interest groups for material incentives are joining for which of the following reasons?

Accepted Answer

A)  For a sense of belonging to the group 
B)  For ethical or ideological reasons 
C)  To improve their economic opportunities or gain economic benefits 
D)  To institute change for political, economic, or social impact on the whole society 
E)  Because they have been pressured to do so 
A)  For a sense of belonging to the group 
B)  For ethical or ideological reasons 
C)  To improve their economic opportunities or gain economic benefits 
D)  To institute change for political, economic, or social impact on the whole society 
E)  Because they have been pressured to do so

Question 20

As a result of 1946 lobbying legislation and the Supreme Court's United States v. Harris decision, when do you have to register as a lobbyist?

Accepted Answer

A)  If you work for any group trying to influence government 
B)  If you work directly to influence the bureaucracy 
C)  If you work directly to influence Congress 
D)  If you work directly to influence the executive 
E)  All of these are correct. 
A)  If you work for any group trying to influence government 
B)  If you work directly to influence the bureaucracy 
C)  If you work directly to influence Congress 
D)  If you work directly to influence the executive 
E)  All of these are correct.

Generally speaking, groups that work toward a common or national good are considered which of the following?

Which of the following is true of the enthusiasm gap?

Discuss the different reasons Americans join interest groups. Provide examples of interest groups that demonstrate their benefits.

Many interest groups employ which of the following, who are hired to represent the group's interests to the government?

If a lobbyist is trying to convince a legislator to support a particular bill, one of the most valuable resources in doing so is which of the following?

Which of the following is the best indicator of the power of an interest group, regardless of its size or resources?

Which of the following statements regarding the existence of interest groups is true?

Direct techniques used by interest groups include which of the following?

Interest groups recognize that the greatest concern of legislators is which of the following?

Describe the categories of economic interest groups, and provide examples of each.

Enticing individuals to join an interest group for solidary incentives has become easier because of which of the following?

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

Explain the free-rider problem faced by interest groups and how they combat the problem.

A free rider is which of the following?

According to 1995 lobbying reforms, a lobbyist is defined as which of the following?

Discuss the direct techniques used by interest groups to influence government decisions.

Which of the following groups would most likely support Republicans?

Legislation to regulate lobbying in 1946 resulted in which of the following?

People who become members of interest groups for material incentives are joining for which of the following reasons?

As a result of 1946 lobbying legislation and the Supreme Court's United States v. Harris decision, when do you have to register as a lobbyist?

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Exam 7: Interest Groups

Generally speaking, groups that work toward a common or national good are considered which of the following?

Which of the following is true of the enthusiasm gap?

Discuss the different reasons Americans join interest groups. Provide examples of interest groups that demonstrate their benefits.

Many interest groups employ which of the following, who are hired to represent the group's interests to the government?

If a lobbyist is trying to convince a legislator to support a particular bill, one of the most valuable resources in doing so is which of the following?

Which of the following is the best indicator of the power of an interest group, regardless of its size or resources?

Which of the following statements regarding the existence of interest groups is true?

Direct techniques used by interest groups include which of the following?

Interest groups recognize that the greatest concern of legislators is which of the following?

Describe the categories of economic interest groups, and provide examples of each.

Enticing individuals to join an interest group for solidary incentives has become easier because of which of the following?

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

Explain the free-rider problem faced by interest groups and how they combat the problem.

A free rider is which of the following?

According to 1995 lobbying reforms, a lobbyist is defined as which of the following?

Discuss the direct techniques used by interest groups to influence government decisions.

Which of the following groups would most likely support Republicans?

Legislation to regulate lobbying in 1946 resulted in which of the following?

People who become members of interest groups for material incentives are joining for which of the following reasons?

As a result of 1946 lobbying legislation and the Supreme Court's United States v. Harris decision, when do you have to register as a lobbyist?

The Democratic Republic

The Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Public Opinion and Political Socialization

Political Parties

Campaigns and Elections

The Media

The Congress

The President

The Executive Branch

The Courts

Domestic and Economic Policy

Foreign Policy

Filters