Question 1

A strategy interest groups use to directly influence the judiciary is the filing of class action lawsuits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Generally speaking,political action committee (PAC)contributions have __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  become increasingly important in congressional elections 
B)  decreased for incumbents but increased for challengers and open seats 
C)  become less important in federal elections and more important in state elections 
D)  become less important 
A)  become increasingly important in congressional elections 
B)  decreased for incumbents but increased for challengers and open seats 
C)  become less important in federal elections and more important in state elections 
D)  become less important A

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a business interest group?

Accepted Answer

A)  the National Rifle Association 
B)  the American Association of Retired People (AARP) 
C)  the Chamber of Commerce 
D)  the National Education Association 
A)  the National Rifle Association 
B)  the American Association of Retired People (AARP) 
C)  the Chamber of Commerce 
D)  the National Education Association C

Question 4

According to the theory of __________,political power is distributed across a wide range of diverse and competing interest groups.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the theory of __________,political power...

Question 5

The National Rifle Association is an example of a trade association.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Why is the correlation between a group's financial resources and its lobbying success so weak?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lobbying is a competitive enterprise with big interests often facing off against one another. 
B)  Many interest groups do not know how to use their financial resources effectively. 
C)  Because elected officials don't want to appear biased, they often vote against their PAC contributors. 
D)  Regulations limit how much money an interest group can spend on lobbying. 
A)  Lobbying is a competitive enterprise with big interests often facing off against one another. 
B)  Many interest groups do not know how to use their financial resources effectively. 
C)  Because elected officials don't want to appear biased, they often vote against their PAC contributors. 
D)  Regulations limit how much money an interest group can spend on lobbying.

Question 7

__________ refers to communicating with government officials on behalf of an interest to persuade them to support a particular policy decision.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ refers to communicating with government officials...

Question 8

According to James Madison,a(n)__________ is a group of individuals concerned more with their self-interest than with the rights of individuals outside the group or with the needs of society as a whole.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to James Madison,a(n)__________ is a group...

Question 9

Research has shown that business interest groups outnumber all other types of organizations in terms of their lobbying presence in Washington,D.C.Assess whether this might be problematic for the functioning of our political system.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Note that thos

Question 10

Common Cause pushes for openness and fairness in government and is an example of a(n)__________ lobby.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Common Cause pushes for openness and fairness...

Question 11

James Madison expressed concerns about what he called "factions." Are there modern-day factions that pursue their self-interest at the expense of the broader public interest? Evaluate whether interest groups function in the public interest as pluralists might argue or work against the public interest.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Explain Madiso

Question 12

Discuss James Madison's views on factions and how he would respond to the tremendous growth in the number of interest groups actively lobbying in Washington,D.C.,over the past several decades.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Explain that M

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of a public interest lobby?

Accepted Answer

A)  a consumer rights group 
B)  a trade association 
C)  a labor union 
D)  a group representing alpaca ranchers 
A)  a consumer rights group 
B)  a trade association 
C)  a labor union 
D)  a group representing alpaca ranchers

Question 14

In recent decades,political action committees (PACs)have declined as vehicles for campaign contributions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What do right-to-work laws uphold?

Accepted Answer

A)  amicus curiae briefs 
B)  workers' rights to collective goods 
C)  the requirement that workers in a union shop must join the union 
D)  workers' freedom to decline the opportunity to join a union 
A)  amicus curiae briefs 
B)  workers' rights to collective goods 
C)  the requirement that workers in a union shop must join the union 
D)  workers' freedom to decline the opportunity to join a union

Question 16

You are the leader of an environmental organization working to address the problem of climate change.What would be the most effective way to overcome the free-rider problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  Describe the harmful consequences of global warming. 
B)  Explain how future generations will benefit from enacting climate change legislation. 
C)  Offer a T-shirt as an incentive to join the group. 
D)  Publicly criticize those who don't join the group. 
A)  Describe the harmful consequences of global warming. 
B)  Explain how future generations will benefit from enacting climate change legislation. 
C)  Offer a T-shirt as an incentive to join the group. 
D)  Publicly criticize those who don't join the group.

Question 17

What is an amicus curiae brief?

Accepted Answer

A)  a written argument submitted to a court in support of one side of a case 
B)  an internal memo circulated among interest group leaders, briefing them on the details of a court case 
C)  a petition submitted to Congress in support of or opposition to a judicial nominee 
D)  a petition submitted to an executive branch agency, requesting a review of the agency's decision 
A)  a written argument submitted to a court in support of one side of a case 
B)  an internal memo circulated among interest group leaders, briefing them on the details of a court case 
C)  a petition submitted to Congress in support of or opposition to a judicial nominee 
D)  a petition submitted to an executive branch agency, requesting a review of the agency's decision

Question 18

According to James Madison,a __________ is a group of individuals concerned more with their self-interest than with the rights of individuals outside the group or with the needs of society as a whole.

Accepted Answer

A)  faction 
B)  political party 
C)  single-issue organization 
D)  special interest group 
A)  faction 
B)  political party 
C)  single-issue organization 
D)  special interest group

Question 19

Studies have shown that political action committees (PACs)contribute disproportionately to incumbent candidates.Why do PACs pursue this strategy in their campaign contributions?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Explain that P

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of the free-rider problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  a political action committee contributing to candidates from both major political parties 
B)  an elected official relying on information from lobbyists 
C)  an environmentalist deciding not to join an environmental group but appreciating the group's environmental stewardship 
D)  an environmental group disagreeing on what policy goals to pursue 
A)  a political action committee contributing to candidates from both major political parties 
B)  an elected official relying on information from lobbyists 
C)  an environmentalist deciding not to join an environmental group but appreciating the group's environmental stewardship 
D)  an environmental group disagreeing on what policy goals to pursue

A strategy interest groups use to directly influence the judiciary is the filing of class action lawsuits.

Generally speaking,political action committee (PAC)contributions have __________.

Which of the following is an example of a business interest group?

According to the theory of __________,political power is distributed across a wide range of diverse and competing interest groups.

The National Rifle Association is an example of a trade association.

Why is the correlation between a group's financial resources and its lobbying success so weak?

__________ refers to communicating with government officials on behalf of an interest to persuade them to support a particular policy decision.

According to James Madison,a(n)__________ is a group of individuals concerned more with their self-interest than with the rights of individuals outside the group or with the needs of society as a whole.

Research has shown that business interest groups outnumber all other types of organizations in terms of their lobbying presence in Washington,D.C.Assess whether this might be problematic for the functioning of our political system.

Common Cause pushes for openness and fairness in government and is an example of a(n)__________ lobby.

Discuss James Madison's views on factions and how he would respond to the tremendous growth in the number of interest groups actively lobbying in Washington,D.C.,over the past several decades.

Which of the following is an example of a public interest lobby?

In recent decades,political action committees (PACs)have declined as vehicles for campaign contributions.

What do right-to-work laws uphold?

You are the leader of an environmental organization working to address the problem of climate change.What would be the most effective way to overcome the free-rider problem?

What is an amicus curiae brief?

According to James Madison,a __________ is a group of individuals concerned more with their self-interest than with the rights of individuals outside the group or with the needs of society as a whole.

Studies have shown that political action committees (PACs)contribute disproportionately to incumbent candidates.Why do PACs pursue this strategy in their campaign contributions?

Which of the following is an example of the free-rider problem?

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Exam 10: Interest Groups

A strategy interest groups use to directly influence the judiciary is the filing of class action lawsuits.

Generally speaking,political action committee (PAC)contributions have __________.

Which of the following is an example of a business interest group?

According to the theory of __________,political power is distributed across a wide range of diverse and competing interest groups.

The National Rifle Association is an example of a trade association.

Why is the correlation between a group's financial resources and its lobbying success so weak?

__________ refers to communicating with government officials on behalf of an interest to persuade them to support a particular policy decision.

According to James Madison,a(n)__________ is a group of individuals concerned more with their self-interest than with the rights of individuals outside the group or with the needs of society as a whole.

Research has shown that business interest groups outnumber all other types of organizations in terms of their lobbying presence in Washington,D.C.Assess whether this might be problematic for the functioning of our political system.

Common Cause pushes for openness and fairness in government and is an example of a(n)__________ lobby.

Discuss James Madison's views on factions and how he would respond to the tremendous growth in the number of interest groups actively lobbying in Washington,D.C.,over the past several decades.

Which of the following is an example of a public interest lobby?

In recent decades,political action committees (PACs)have declined as vehicles for campaign contributions.

What do right-to-work laws uphold?

You are the leader of an environmental organization working to address the problem of climate change.What would be the most effective way to overcome the free-rider problem?

What is an amicus curiae brief?

According to James Madison,a __________ is a group of individuals concerned more with their self-interest than with the rights of individuals outside the group or with the needs of society as a whole.

Studies have shown that political action committees (PACs)contribute disproportionately to incumbent candidates.Why do PACs pursue this strategy in their campaign contributions?

Which of the following is an example of the free-rider problem?

Introducing Government in America

The Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties and Public Policy

Civil Rights and Public Policy

Public Opinion and Political Action

The Mass Media and the Political Agenda

Political Parties

Campaigns and Voting Behavior

Congress

The Presidency

The Budget: The Politics of Taxing and Spending

The Federal Bureaucracy

The Federal Courts

Economic and Social Welfare Policymaking

Understanding Health Care, Environmental, and Energy Policy

National Security Policymaking

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