Question 1

Why does the effectiveness of grassroots lobbying depend, at least partly, on perceptions of how much a group has done to motivate participation?

Accepted Answer

By way of illustration, suppose a member

Question 2

________ are a constant challenge to interest groups.

Accepted Answer

A)  Free riders 
B)  Solidary benefits 
C)  Purposive benefits 
D)  Emotional benefits 
A)  Free riders 
B)  Solidary benefits 
C)  Purposive benefits 
D)  Emotional benefits

Question 3

The Family Research Council, whose lobbying activities focus on a wide range of policies from gay marriage to estate taxes, is an example of a

Accepted Answer

A)  citizen group. 
B)  labor organization. 
C)  single-issue group. 
D)  trade association. 
A)  citizen group. 
B)  labor organization. 
C)  single-issue group. 
D)  trade association.

Question 4

By joining the AARP, members receive travel and insurance discounts, which are examples of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  solidary benefits 
B)  selective incentives 
C)  informational benefits 
D)  purposive benefits 
A)  solidary benefits 
B)  selective incentives 
C)  informational benefits 
D)  purposive benefits

Question 5

Direct lobbying

Accepted Answer

A)  is usually focused on legislators and bureaucrats who do not agree with the interest group proposal. 
B)  is usually focused on legislators and bureaucrats who agree with the interest group proposal. 
C)  usually is not used to influence fence-sitters. 
D)  has been replaced by social media. 
A)  is usually focused on legislators and bureaucrats who do not agree with the interest group proposal. 
B)  is usually focused on legislators and bureaucrats who agree with the interest group proposal. 
C)  usually is not used to influence fence-sitters. 
D)  has been replaced by social media.

Why does the effectiveness of grassroots lobbying depend, at least partly, on perceptions of how much a group has done to motivate participation?

________ are a constant challenge to interest groups.

The Family Research Council, whose lobbying activities focus on a wide range of policies from gay marriage to estate taxes, is an example of a

By joining the AARP, members receive travel and insurance discounts, which are examples of ________.

Direct lobbying

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Why does the effectiveness of grassroots lobbying depend, at least partly, on perceptions of how much a group has done to motivate participation?

________ are a constant challenge to interest groups.

The Family Research Council, whose lobbying activities focus on a wide range of policies from gay marriage to estate taxes, is an example of a

By joining the AARP, members receive travel and insurance discounts, which are examples of ________.

Direct lobbying

Understanding American Politics

The Constitution and the Founding

Federalism

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Public Opinion and the Media

Political Parties

Elections

Congress

The Presidency

The Bureaucracy

The Courts

Economic and Social Policy

Foreign Policy

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