Question 1

Which of the following is a typical way for lobbyists to seek to influence members of Congress?

Accepted Answer

A)  by offering them money to vote a particular way 
B)  by filing amicus curiae briefs 
C)  by organizing protests and demonstrations on Capitol Hill 
D)  by providing specialized expertise 
A)  by offering them money to vote a particular way 
B)  by filing amicus curiae briefs 
C)  by organizing protests and demonstrations on Capitol Hill 
D)  by providing specialized expertise

Question 2

According to the theory of pluralism,what role do interest groups play in shaping government policy? Does the theory assume that one set of interests dominates over others in this process?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Explain that p

Question 3

Which of the following raise money from individuals and then distribute it in the form of contributions to political candidates?

Accepted Answer

A)  527 organizations 
B)  coordinating committees 
C)  iron triangles 
D)  PACs 
A)  527 organizations 
B)  coordinating committees 
C)  iron triangles 
D)  PACs

Question 4

How do interest groups lobby the courts?

Accepted Answer

A)  through letter-writing campaigns addressed to particular judges 
B)  by publishing editorials in major newspapers stating their views on cases 
C)  by bringing lawsuits to the courts on behalf of classes of citizens 
D)  by meeting with judges to express their views on cases 
A)  through letter-writing campaigns addressed to particular judges 
B)  by publishing editorials in major newspapers stating their views on cases 
C)  by bringing lawsuits to the courts on behalf of classes of citizens 
D)  by meeting with judges to express their views on cases

Question 5

Which of the following is an activity that lobbyists regularly engage in?

Accepted Answer

A)  answering e-mails from elected officials' constituents 
B)  speaking on behalf of elected officials at press conferences 
C)  providing elected officials with innovative ideas for addressing a policy problem 
D)  providing legal counsel to interest groups in court cases 
A)  answering e-mails from elected officials' constituents 
B)  speaking on behalf of elected officials at press conferences 
C)  providing elected officials with innovative ideas for addressing a policy problem 
D)  providing legal counsel to interest groups in court cases

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

How did the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 affect lobbyists?

Accepted Answer

A)  It limited the number of hours each lobbyist could work during a single session of Congress. 
B)  It required all lobbyists to join the Labor Union of American Lobbyists and Government Relations Experts. 
C)  It set limits on how many lobbyists could be employed by a PAC. 
D)  It required lobbyists to file a report detailing the sources of their lobbying income. 
A)  It limited the number of hours each lobbyist could work during a single session of Congress. 
B)  It required all lobbyists to join the Labor Union of American Lobbyists and Government Relations Experts. 
C)  It set limits on how many lobbyists could be employed by a PAC. 
D)  It required lobbyists to file a report detailing the sources of their lobbying income.

Question 8

In recent decades,political action committee (PAC)contributions have become increasingly important in federal elections.In light of the influence of PAC money on elections and policymaking,is this trend a sign of a healthy democracy,or is it a troubling development?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Explain what a

Question 9

Which of the following conditions would eliminate the free-rider problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  if participation in an interest group were mandatory 
B)  if members were allowed to vote on matters of concern to the interest group 
C)  if the leaders of an interest group were able to set the group's priorities 
D)  if an interest group focused on providing benefits to society as a whole 
A)  if participation in an interest group were mandatory 
B)  if members were allowed to vote on matters of concern to the interest group 
C)  if the leaders of an interest group were able to set the group's priorities 
D)  if an interest group focused on providing benefits to society as a whole

Question 10

Lobbying is a way that groups make their interests known to government officials.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Compare and contrast the theories of pluralism,elitism,and hyperpluralism.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Include defini

Question 12

In order to overcome the free-rider problem,many interest groups offer selective benefits.What are selective benefits?

Accepted Answer

A)  the policies that interest groups help to bring about 
B)  gifts given to members of Congress in return for their support on legislation 
C)  benefits given only to group members 
D)  campaign contributions to elected officials 
A)  the policies that interest groups help to bring about 
B)  gifts given to members of Congress in return for their support on legislation 
C)  benefits given only to group members 
D)  campaign contributions to elected officials

Question 13

Critics of pluralism have noted that __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  government decisions reflect the balance of competing interests in society 
B)  power is concentrated in the hands of the few 
C)  individuals with shared grievances usually form interest groups to press their demands upon government 
D)  the formation of one group typically stimulates the formation of an opposing group 
A)  government decisions reflect the balance of competing interests in society 
B)  power is concentrated in the hands of the few 
C)  individuals with shared grievances usually form interest groups to press their demands upon government 
D)  the formation of one group typically stimulates the formation of an opposing group

Question 14

What is the main objective of most labor unions?

Accepted Answer

A)  to protect consumers from unsafe products 
B)  to protect the interests of businesses within an industry 
C)  to promote better working conditions and higher wages 
D)  to provide jobs for the unemployed 
A)  to protect consumers from unsafe products 
B)  to protect the interests of businesses within an industry 
C)  to promote better working conditions and higher wages 
D)  to provide jobs for the unemployed

Question 15

Which of the following is hyperpluralists' main criticism of the interest group system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Government is too deferential to interest groups' demands. 
B)  Interest groups are too weak to have much influence in government. 
C)  Elected officials are unresponsive to requests from interest groups. 
D)  Labor unions tend to dominate over other types of interest groups. 
A)  Government is too deferential to interest groups' demands. 
B)  Interest groups are too weak to have much influence in government. 
C)  Elected officials are unresponsive to requests from interest groups. 
D)  Labor unions tend to dominate over other types of interest groups.

Question 16

An environmental group works to pass legislation that would decrease air pollution.An individual might not contribute to that group since he or she could enjoy the benefits of breathing clean air without joining the group.This is an example of the __________ problem.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An environmental group works to pass legislation...

Question 17

Discuss the similarities and differences between potential and actual groups.How can the gap between potential groups and actual groups be narrowed?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Define a poten

Question 18

The phrase "interest group liberalism" describes the positive influence of interest groups on the political system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is the main goal of each of the three elements of an iron triangle?

Accepted Answer

A)  abolishing free-riders 
B)  creating more opportunities for collective action 
C)  fostering democratic deliberation 
D)  protecting their self-interests 
A)  abolishing free-riders 
B)  creating more opportunities for collective action 
C)  fostering democratic deliberation 
D)  protecting their self-interests

Question 20

The free-rider problem occurs when people fail to join a group because they can receive the benefits the group offers without contributing to the group's efforts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is a typical way for lobbyists to seek to influence members of Congress?

According to the theory of pluralism,what role do interest groups play in shaping government policy? Does the theory assume that one set of interests dominates over others in this process?

Which of the following raise money from individuals and then distribute it in the form of contributions to political candidates?

How do interest groups lobby the courts?

Which of the following is an activity that lobbyists regularly engage in?

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

How did the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 affect lobbyists?

In recent decades,political action committee (PAC)contributions have become increasingly important in federal elections.In light of the influence of PAC money on elections and policymaking,is this trend a sign of a healthy democracy,or is it a troubling development?

Which of the following conditions would eliminate the free-rider problem?

Lobbying is a way that groups make their interests known to government officials.

Compare and contrast the theories of pluralism,elitism,and hyperpluralism.

In order to overcome the free-rider problem,many interest groups offer selective benefits.What are selective benefits?

Critics of pluralism have noted that __________.

What is the main objective of most labor unions?

Which of the following is hyperpluralists' main criticism of the interest group system?

An environmental group works to pass legislation that would decrease air pollution.An individual might not contribute to that group since he or she could enjoy the benefits of breathing clean air without joining the group.This is an example of the __________ problem.

Discuss the similarities and differences between potential and actual groups.How can the gap between potential groups and actual groups be narrowed?

The phrase "interest group liberalism" describes the positive influence of interest groups on the political system.

What is the main goal of each of the three elements of an iron triangle?

The free-rider problem occurs when people fail to join a group because they can receive the benefits the group offers without contributing to the group's efforts.

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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

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Exam 10: Interest Groups

Which of the following is a typical way for lobbyists to seek to influence members of Congress?

According to the theory of pluralism,what role do interest groups play in shaping government policy? Does the theory assume that one set of interests dominates over others in this process?

Which of the following raise money from individuals and then distribute it in the form of contributions to political candidates?

How do interest groups lobby the courts?

Which of the following is an activity that lobbyists regularly engage in?

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

How did the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 affect lobbyists?

In recent decades,political action committee (PAC)contributions have become increasingly important in federal elections.In light of the influence of PAC money on elections and policymaking,is this trend a sign of a healthy democracy,or is it a troubling development?

Which of the following conditions would eliminate the free-rider problem?

Lobbying is a way that groups make their interests known to government officials.

Compare and contrast the theories of pluralism,elitism,and hyperpluralism.

In order to overcome the free-rider problem,many interest groups offer selective benefits.What are selective benefits?

Critics of pluralism have noted that __________.

What is the main objective of most labor unions?

Which of the following is hyperpluralists' main criticism of the interest group system?

An environmental group works to pass legislation that would decrease air pollution.An individual might not contribute to that group since he or she could enjoy the benefits of breathing clean air without joining the group.This is an example of the __________ problem.

Discuss the similarities and differences between potential and actual groups.How can the gap between potential groups and actual groups be narrowed?

The phrase "interest group liberalism" describes the positive influence of interest groups on the political system.

What is the main goal of each of the three elements of an iron triangle?

The free-rider problem occurs when people fail to join a group because they can receive the benefits the group offers without contributing to the group's efforts.

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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