Question 1

The practice of combining several individual campaign contributions into one larger contribution from a group in order to increase the group's impact is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  bribery. 
B)  PAC-ing. 
C)  bundling. 
D)  soft money. 
A)  bribery. 
B)  PAC-ing. 
C)  bundling. 
D)  soft money. C

Question 2

Which incentives do interest groups engage in to overcome the free rider problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  special discounts 
B)  subscription to a magazine 
C)  access to special information on the Internet 
D)  All of these are correct. 
A)  special discounts 
B)  subscription to a magazine 
C)  access to special information on the Internet 
D)  All of these are correct. D

Question 3

When does interest-group capture occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  when the state agency refuses to meet with lobbyists from the interest group 
B)  when the interest group takes over the get-out-the-vote effort for the candidate 
C)  when the interest group mobilizes resources to challenge policy through the court system 
D)  when the state agency primarily serves the objectives of the interest group 
A)  when the state agency refuses to meet with lobbyists from the interest group 
B)  when the interest group takes over the get-out-the-vote effort for the candidate 
C)  when the interest group mobilizes resources to challenge policy through the court system 
D)  when the state agency primarily serves the objectives of the interest group D

Question 4

Civil rights groups have had success using the court system to further their members' interests.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

One important way of gaining access to those in government is to employ former officials as lobbyists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Dark money is political money that comes from donors whose names must always be disclosed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The Texas Medical Association is best described as what kind of interest group?

Accepted Answer

A)  professional 
B)  public employee 
C)  public interest 
D)  ideological 
A)  professional 
B)  public employee 
C)  public interest 
D)  ideological

Question 8

If everyone acted as free riders, there would be more interest groups and problems would be solved more quickly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Interest groups are best seen as

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A)  organizations established to influence the government's programs and policies. 
B)  basically the same as political parties. 
C)  largely irrelevant in Texas politics today. 
D)  corrupt entities that harm democracy. 
A)  organizations established to influence the government's programs and policies. 
B)  basically the same as political parties. 
C)  largely irrelevant in Texas politics today. 
D)  corrupt entities that harm democracy.

Question 10

Ultimately, what do interest groups want from policymakers?

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A)  They want policy that is beneficial for their groups. 
B)  They want information that benefits their groups. 
C)  They want monies for their special projects. 
D)  They want unlimited access to the policymakers. 
A)  They want policy that is beneficial for their groups. 
B)  They want information that benefits their groups. 
C)  They want monies for their special projects. 
D)  They want unlimited access to the policymakers.

Question 11

Which of the following is most likely to happen when a public interest group mobilizes its members to support a piece of legislation?

Accepted Answer

A)  The interest group would deliver bundled funds to supportive members of the legislature. 
B)  The interest group would have its members write a sample piece of legislation that could be used as a template by members of the legislature. 
C)  The interest group would have its members write or call legislators urging them to vote for the legislation. 
D)  The interest group would offer campaign support for friendly members of the legislature. 
A)  The interest group would deliver bundled funds to supportive members of the legislature. 
B)  The interest group would have its members write a sample piece of legislation that could be used as a template by members of the legislature. 
C)  The interest group would have its members write or call legislators urging them to vote for the legislation. 
D)  The interest group would offer campaign support for friendly members of the legislature.

Question 12

When individuals or interest groups take out ads concerning a campaign issue but do not tie them directly to any particular candidate, it is called

Accepted Answer

A)  soft money spending. 
B)  bundling. 
C)  issue advocacy. 
D)  direct advocacy. 
A)  soft money spending. 
B)  bundling. 
C)  issue advocacy. 
D)  direct advocacy.

Question 13

In his book The Logic of Collective Action, Mancur Olson argues that which of the following creates a fundamental dilemma in interest group politics?

Accepted Answer

A)  free rider problem 
B)  game theory 
C)  proportional theory 
D)  multi-party theory 
A)  free rider problem 
B)  game theory 
C)  proportional theory 
D)  multi-party theory

Question 14

Political action committees help interest groups bundle campaign donations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of these political action committees spend the least amount of money in Texas elections?

Accepted Answer

A)  agriculture 
B)  labor unions 
C)  business groups 
D)  political parties 
A)  agriculture 
B)  labor unions 
C)  business groups 
D)  political parties

Question 16

Scandals about the "steak men," Bo Pilgrim, and Gib Lewis resulted in

Accepted Answer

A)  restrictions on speaking fees. 
B)  the creation of a state ethics commission. 
C)  restrictions on pleasure trips. 
D)  All of these are correct. 
A)  restrictions on speaking fees. 
B)  the creation of a state ethics commission. 
C)  restrictions on pleasure trips. 
D)  All of these are correct.

Question 17

If an interest group "gets on the late train," it means

Accepted Answer

A)  the group's lobbyists are unable to gain access to key politicians until after all opposing lobbyists have been heard. 
B)  an interest group gives contributions after the election to a winning candidate the group had earlier opposed. 
C)  a political action committee donates money for a candidate in the general election but not in the primaries. 
D)  an interest group picks up on an issue only after public-opinion polling shows a great deal of support. 
A)  the group's lobbyists are unable to gain access to key politicians until after all opposing lobbyists have been heard. 
B)  an interest group gives contributions after the election to a winning candidate the group had earlier opposed. 
C)  a political action committee donates money for a candidate in the general election but not in the primaries. 
D)  an interest group picks up on an issue only after public-opinion polling shows a great deal of support.

Question 18

Which U.S. Supreme Court case in 2009 created the opportunity for those opposed to powerful incumbents to create organizations without having to disclose their donors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clinton v. Patriot Citizens 
B)  Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission 
C)  McCutcheon v. Federal Election Commission 
D)  Bush v. Federal Election Commission 
A)  Clinton v. Patriot Citizens 
B)  Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission 
C)  McCutcheon v. Federal Election Commission 
D)  Bush v. Federal Election Commission

Question 19

Who argued in Federalist 10 that "factions" would play an important role in American politics?

Accepted Answer

A)  George Washington 
B)  Ben Franklin 
C)  Thomas Paine 
D)  James Madison 
A)  George Washington 
B)  Ben Franklin 
C)  Thomas Paine 
D)  James Madison

Question 20

Interest groups will often try to get _______________ to write letters or call legislators to show their support for the group's position on a particular issue.

Accepted Answer

A)  constituents 
B)  influencers 
C)  lobbyists 
D)  other government officials 
A)  constituents 
B)  influencers 
C)  lobbyists 
D)  other government officials

The practice of combining several individual campaign contributions into one larger contribution from a group in order to increase the group's impact is known as

Which incentives do interest groups engage in to overcome the free rider problem?

When does interest-group capture occur?

Civil rights groups have had success using the court system to further their members' interests.

One important way of gaining access to those in government is to employ former officials as lobbyists.

Dark money is political money that comes from donors whose names must always be disclosed.

The Texas Medical Association is best described as what kind of interest group?

If everyone acted as free riders, there would be more interest groups and problems would be solved more quickly.

Interest groups are best seen as

Ultimately, what do interest groups want from policymakers?

Which of the following is most likely to happen when a public interest group mobilizes its members to support a piece of legislation?

When individuals or interest groups take out ads concerning a campaign issue but do not tie them directly to any particular candidate, it is called

In his book The Logic of Collective Action, Mancur Olson argues that which of the following creates a fundamental dilemma in interest group politics?

Political action committees help interest groups bundle campaign donations.

Which of these political action committees spend the least amount of money in Texas elections?

Scandals about the "steak men," Bo Pilgrim, and Gib Lewis resulted in

If an interest group "gets on the late train," it means

Which U.S. Supreme Court case in 2009 created the opportunity for those opposed to powerful incumbents to create organizations without having to disclose their donors?

Who argued in Federalist 10 that "factions" would play an important role in American politics?

Interest groups will often try to get _______________ to write letters or call legislators to show their support for the group's position on a particular issue.

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Exam 6: Interest Groups and Lobbying

The practice of combining several individual campaign contributions into one larger contribution from a group in order to increase the group's impact is known as

Which incentives do interest groups engage in to overcome the free rider problem?

When does interest-group capture occur?

Civil rights groups have had success using the court system to further their members' interests.

One important way of gaining access to those in government is to employ former officials as lobbyists.

Dark money is political money that comes from donors whose names must always be disclosed.

The Texas Medical Association is best described as what kind of interest group?

If everyone acted as free riders, there would be more interest groups and problems would be solved more quickly.

Interest groups are best seen as

Ultimately, what do interest groups want from policymakers?

Which of the following is most likely to happen when a public interest group mobilizes its members to support a piece of legislation?

When individuals or interest groups take out ads concerning a campaign issue but do not tie them directly to any particular candidate, it is called

In his book The Logic of Collective Action, Mancur Olson argues that which of the following creates a fundamental dilemma in interest group politics?

Political action committees help interest groups bundle campaign donations.

Which of these political action committees spend the least amount of money in Texas elections?

Scandals about the "steak men," Bo Pilgrim, and Gib Lewis resulted in

If an interest group "gets on the late train," it means

Which U.S. Supreme Court case in 2009 created the opportunity for those opposed to powerful incumbents to create organizations without having to disclose their donors?

Who argued in Federalist 10 that "factions" would play an important role in American politics?

Interest groups will often try to get _______________ to write letters or call legislators to show their support for the group's position on a particular issue.

The Political Culture, People, and Economy of Texas

The Texas Constitution

Texas in the Federal System

Political Parties

Campaigns and Elections

The Legislature

The Executive Branch

The Judiciary

Local Government

Public Finance

Public Policy

Crime and Corrections Policy

Building the Future: Public Policies for a Changing Texas

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