Exam 10: Interest Groups and Lobbying

How do interest groups and their lobbyists decide which lawmakers to lobby? And where do they do so?

Someone who lobbies on behalf of a company that he or she works for as part of his or her job is ________.

What changes have occurred in the lobbying environment over the past three or four decades?

Critical Thinking Questions RATING Failing Below Average Competent Advanced/ Sophisticated Criteria Answer doesnot Answer fails to Answer provides Answer clearly for provide an provide examples an argument with provide an evaluation. argument for or to support an one or two argument with two against. Answer contains argument for or against. Writing examples that support it. Writing excellent examples that inaccuracies. is poor and is acceptable for support it; student Writing is poor grammatical the college level makes the argument and contains errors are but may contain clearly and numerous common. Answer one or two eloquently. Answer grammatical mistakes and is somewhat incoherent. grammatical mistakes and is well organized and free of misspellings. misspellings. grammatical errors and misspellings. POINT VALUE 0 1 2 3 -Is it possible to balance the pursuit of private goods with the need to promote the public good? Is this balance a desired goal? Why or why not?

How might disclosure requirements affect lobbying?

Critical Thinking Questions RATING Failing Below Average Competent Advanced/ Sophisticated Criteria Answer doesnot Answer fails to Answer provides Answer clearly for provide an provide examples an argument with provide an evaluation. argument for or to support an one or two argument with two against. Answer contains argument for or against. Writing examples that support it. Writing excellent examples that inaccuracies. is poor and is acceptable for support it; student Writing is poor grammatical the college level makes the argument and contains errors are but may contain clearly and numerous common. Answer one or two eloquently. Answer grammatical mistakes and is somewhat incoherent. grammatical mistakes and is well organized and free of misspellings. misspellings. grammatical errors and misspellings. POINT VALUE 0 1 2 3 -How do we regulate interest groups and lobbying activity? What are the goals of these regulations? Do you think these regulations achieve their objectives? Why or why not? If you could alter the way we regulate interest group activity and lobbying, how might you do so in a way consistent with the Constitution and recent Supreme Court decisions?

What are some barriers to participation?

How do interest groups lobby the judicial branch?

Critical Thinking Questions RATING Failing Below Average Competent Advanced/ Sophisticated Criteria Answer doesnot Answer fails to Answer provides Answer clearly for provide an provide examples an argument with provide an evaluation. argument for or to support an one or two argument with two against. Answer contains argument for or against. Writing examples that support it. Writing excellent examples that inaccuracies. is poor and is acceptable for support it; student Writing is poor grammatical the college level makes the argument and contains errors are but may contain clearly and numerous common. Answer one or two eloquently. Answer grammatical mistakes and is somewhat incoherent. grammatical mistakes and is well organized and free of misspellings. misspellings. grammatical errors and misspellings. POINT VALUE 0 1 2 3 -Are interest groups good or bad for democracy? Defend and explain your answer.

What benefits do private and public interests bring to society? What are some disadvantages of private and public interests?

Why do some groups have an easier time overcoming collective action problems?

Critical Thinking Questions RATING Failing Below Average Competent Advanced/ Sophisticated Criteria Answer doesnot Answer fails to Answer provides Answer clearly for provide an provide examples an argument with provide an evaluation. argument for or to support an one or two argument with two against. Answer contains argument for or against. Writing examples that support it. Writing excellent examples that inaccuracies. is poor and is acceptable for support it; student Writing is poor grammatical the college level makes the argument and contains errors are but may contain clearly and numerous common. Answer one or two eloquently. Answer grammatical mistakes and is somewhat incoherent. grammatical mistakes and is well organized and free of misspellings. misspellings. grammatical errors and misspellings. POINT VALUE 0 1 2 3 -How do collective action problems serve as barriers to group formation, mobilization, and maintenance? If you were a group leader, how might you try to overcome these problems?

Critical Thinking Questions RATING Failing Below Average Competent Advanced/ Sophisticated Criteria Answer doesnot Answer fails to Answer provides Answer clearly for provide an provide examples an argument with provide an evaluation. argument for or to support an one or two argument with two against. Answer contains argument for or against. Writing examples that support it. Writing excellent examples that inaccuracies. is poor and is acceptable for support it; student Writing is poor grammatical the college level makes the argument and contains errors are but may contain clearly and numerous common. Answer one or two eloquently. Answer grammatical mistakes and is somewhat incoherent. grammatical mistakes and is well organized and free of misspellings. misspellings. grammatical errors and misspellings. POINT VALUE 0 1 2 3 -How representative are interest groups in the United States? Do you agree that "all active and legitimate groups have the potential to make themselves heard?" Or is this potential an illusion? Explain your answer.

Critical Thinking Questions RATING Failing Below Average Competent Advanced/ Sophisticated Criteria Answer doesnot Answer fails to Answer provides Answer clearly for provide an provide examples an argument with provide an evaluation. argument for or to support an one or two argument with two against. Answer contains argument for or against. Writing examples that support it. Writing excellent examples that inaccuracies. is poor and is acceptable for support it; student Writing is poor grammatical the college level makes the argument and contains errors are but may contain clearly and numerous common. Answer one or two eloquently. Answer grammatical mistakes and is somewhat incoherent. grammatical mistakes and is well organized and free of misspellings. misspellings. grammatical errors and misspellings. POINT VALUE 0 1 2 3 -How might we get more people engaged in the interest group system?

Critical Thinking Questions RATING Failing Below Average Competent Advanced/ Sophisticated Criteria Answer doesnot Answer fails to Answer provides Answer clearly for provide an provide examples an argument with provide an evaluation. argument for or to support an one or two argument with two against. Answer contains argument for or against. Writing examples that support it. Writing excellent examples that inaccuracies. is poor and is acceptable for support it; student Writing is poor grammatical the college level makes the argument and contains errors are but may contain clearly and numerous common. Answer one or two eloquently. Answer grammatical mistakes and is somewhat incoherent. grammatical mistakes and is well organized and free of misspellings. misspellings. grammatical errors and misspellings. POINT VALUE 0 1 2 3 -Why does it matter how we define interest group?

Critical Thinking Questions RATING Failing Below Average Competent Advanced/ Sophisticated Criteria Answer doesnot Answer fails to Answer provides Answer clearly for provide an provide examples an argument with provide an evaluation. argument for or to support an one or two argument with two against. Answer contains argument for or against. Writing examples that support it. Writing excellent examples that inaccuracies. is poor and is acceptable for support it; student Writing is poor grammatical the college level makes the argument and contains errors are but may contain clearly and numerous common. Answer one or two eloquently. Answer grammatical mistakes and is somewhat incoherent. grammatical mistakes and is well organized and free of misspellings. misspellings. grammatical errors and misspellings. POINT VALUE 0 1 2 3 -Evaluate the Citizens United decision. Why might the Court have considered campaign contributions a form of speech? Would the Founders have agreed with this decision? Why or why not?

Which of the following is the best example of a solidary benefit?

Which of the following is true of spending in politics?

What does group participation provide to citizens?

Revolving door laws are designed to do which of the following?