Question 1

What is lobbying?

Accepted Answer

A)  communication as a representative of a group with government officials to persuade them to support a particular policy 
B)  conducting surveys to gauge public opinion on a policy issue 
C)  convincing potential members to join an interest group by offering them material benefits 
D)  fundraising for political candidates and educating the public about the activities of government 
A)  communication as a representative of a group with government officials to persuade them to support a particular policy 
B)  conducting surveys to gauge public opinion on a policy issue 
C)  convincing potential members to join an interest group by offering them material benefits 
D)  fundraising for political candidates and educating the public about the activities of government

Question 2

James Madison described how a government could be designed to control the effects of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  monarchies 
B)  factions 
C)  representative government 
D)  political parties 
A)  monarchies 
B)  factions 
C)  representative government 
D)  political parties

Question 3

Critics of pluralism note that political power is widely dispersed in society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following statements about campaign contributions made by corporate PACs to candidates for the U.S.House of Representatives is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  In each race, corporate PACs direct their donations to support whichever candidate most closely shares their ideological values. 
B)  Corporate PACs give most of their contributions to Democrats. 
C)  A majority of corporate PAC contributions go to the candidates of whichever party controls the House. 
D)  Corporate PACs give most of their money to those running for open seats. 
A)  In each race, corporate PACs direct their donations to support whichever candidate most closely shares their ideological values. 
B)  Corporate PACs give most of their contributions to Democrats. 
C)  A majority of corporate PAC contributions go to the candidates of whichever party controls the House. 
D)  Corporate PACs give most of their money to those running for open seats.

Question 5

What are political action committees (PACs)seeking when they give campaign contributions?

Accepted Answer

A)  illegal kickbacks 
B)  public recognition for their contributions to society 
C)  access to the officeholder 
D)  publicity for their favorite charities and nonprofit organizations 
A)  illegal kickbacks 
B)  public recognition for their contributions to society 
C)  access to the officeholder 
D)  publicity for their favorite charities and nonprofit organizations

Question 6

Membership in labor unions has increased over the last several decades.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What is a public interest lobby?

Accepted Answer

A)  a group that conducts research and analysis on public policy issues 
B)  a group that expresses its political views publicly 
C)  a group that works to gain benefits for society as a whole 
D)  a group that represents workers within a particular industry 
A)  a group that conducts research and analysis on public policy issues 
B)  a group that expresses its political views publicly 
C)  a group that works to gain benefits for society as a whole 
D)  a group that represents workers within a particular industry

Question 8

Which of the following statements best represents the hyperpluralist view?

Accepted Answer

A)  All legitimate interests in the political system can get a hearing from government once they are organized. 
B)  Awesome power is held by the largest corporations. 
C)  There are too many special interest groups getting too much of what they want. 
D)  When one group throws its weight around too much, its opponents are likely to intensify their organization and thus restore balance to the system. 
A)  All legitimate interests in the political system can get a hearing from government once they are organized. 
B)  Awesome power is held by the largest corporations. 
C)  There are too many special interest groups getting too much of what they want. 
D)  When one group throws its weight around too much, its opponents are likely to intensify their organization and thus restore balance to the system.

Question 9

Discuss the role of political action committees (PACs)in terms of their influence on elections and the extent to which they shape government policy.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Note that PACs

Question 10

Which of the following is a pluralist belief?

Accepted Answer

A)  Only wealthy interests have influence over government decisions. 
B)  Government decisions reflect the preferences of elites. 
C)  A rough approximation of the public interest emerges from competition between groups. 
D)  Policymakers care more about public opinion than interest groups' preferences. 
A)  Only wealthy interests have influence over government decisions. 
B)  Government decisions reflect the preferences of elites. 
C)  A rough approximation of the public interest emerges from competition between groups. 
D)  Policymakers care more about public opinion than interest groups' preferences.

Question 11

A __________ is something of value that cannot be withheld from a potential group member.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A __________ is something of value that...

Question 12

In which of the following might political action committees (PACs)invest their contributions in order to maximize their political influence?

Accepted Answer

A)  members of the minority party in Congress 
B)  challengers 
C)  incumbents 
D)  presidential candidates 
A)  members of the minority party in Congress 
B)  challengers 
C)  incumbents 
D)  presidential candidates

Question 13

Which is a consequence of hyperpluralism?

Accepted Answer

A)  reduced agency budgets 
B)  termination of government programs 
C)  contradictory and confusing policies 
D)  growth in the number of political parties 
A)  reduced agency budgets 
B)  termination of government programs 
C)  contradictory and confusing policies 
D)  growth in the number of political parties

Question 14

Discuss the role of interest groups in elections.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Explain that i

Question 15

What is a trade association?

Accepted Answer

A)  an organization that represents the federal government during the negotiation of international trade agreements 
B)  an organization that coordinates exchanges of information and resources among multiple interest groups 
C)  a type of labor union 
D)  an organization that represents businesses within a specific industry 
A)  an organization that represents the federal government during the negotiation of international trade agreements 
B)  an organization that coordinates exchanges of information and resources among multiple interest groups 
C)  a type of labor union 
D)  an organization that represents businesses within a specific industry

Question 16

Which of the following industries spent the most money on lobbying between 2009 and 2013?

Accepted Answer

A)  real estate 
B)  pharmaceuticals 
C)  hospitals 
D)  oil and gas 
A)  real estate 
B)  pharmaceuticals 
C)  hospitals 
D)  oil and gas

Question 17

All else being equal,corporate PACs are more likely to favor the Republican candidates than Democratic candidates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which type of organization would find it easiest to overcome the free-rider problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  an environmental organization working to pass climate change legislation 
B)  a labor union in a state where union membership is optional 
C)  a trade association for a small industry 
D)  a national organization fighting for women's rights 
A)  an environmental organization working to pass climate change legislation 
B)  a labor union in a state where union membership is optional 
C)  a trade association for a small industry 
D)  a national organization fighting for women's rights

Question 19

Which of the following interest groups is an example of an equality interest?

Accepted Answer

A)  the United Auto Workers 
B)  the National Organization for Women 
C)  the World Wildlife Fund 
D)  Common Cause 
A)  the United Auto Workers 
B)  the National Organization for Women 
C)  the World Wildlife Fund 
D)  Common Cause

Question 20

Despite the fact that members of Congress often lack specialized expertise in particular policy areas,they are prohibited by law from accepting information or policy proposals from registered lobbyists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What is lobbying?

James Madison described how a government could be designed to control the effects of __________.

Critics of pluralism note that political power is widely dispersed in society.

Which of the following statements about campaign contributions made by corporate PACs to candidates for the U.S.House of Representatives is true?

What are political action committees (PACs)seeking when they give campaign contributions?

Membership in labor unions has increased over the last several decades.

What is a public interest lobby?

Which of the following statements best represents the hyperpluralist view?

Discuss the role of political action committees (PACs)in terms of their influence on elections and the extent to which they shape government policy.

Which of the following is a pluralist belief?

A __________ is something of value that cannot be withheld from a potential group member.

In which of the following might political action committees (PACs)invest their contributions in order to maximize their political influence?

Which is a consequence of hyperpluralism?

Discuss the role of interest groups in elections.

What is a trade association?

Which of the following industries spent the most money on lobbying between 2009 and 2013?

All else being equal,corporate PACs are more likely to favor the Republican candidates than Democratic candidates.

Which type of organization would find it easiest to overcome the free-rider problem?

Which of the following interest groups is an example of an equality interest?

Despite the fact that members of Congress often lack specialized expertise in particular policy areas,they are prohibited by law from accepting information or policy proposals from registered lobbyists.

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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Exam 10: Interest Groups

What is lobbying?

James Madison described how a government could be designed to control the effects of __________.

Critics of pluralism note that political power is widely dispersed in society.

Which of the following statements about campaign contributions made by corporate PACs to candidates for the U.S.House of Representatives is true?

What are political action committees (PACs)seeking when they give campaign contributions?

Membership in labor unions has increased over the last several decades.

What is a public interest lobby?

Which of the following statements best represents the hyperpluralist view?

Discuss the role of political action committees (PACs)in terms of their influence on elections and the extent to which they shape government policy.

Which of the following is a pluralist belief?

A __________ is something of value that cannot be withheld from a potential group member.

In which of the following might political action committees (PACs)invest their contributions in order to maximize their political influence?

Which is a consequence of hyperpluralism?

Discuss the role of interest groups in elections.

What is a trade association?

Which of the following industries spent the most money on lobbying between 2009 and 2013?

All else being equal,corporate PACs are more likely to favor the Republican candidates than Democratic candidates.

Which type of organization would find it easiest to overcome the free-rider problem?

Which of the following interest groups is an example of an equality interest?

Despite the fact that members of Congress often lack specialized expertise in particular policy areas,they are prohibited by law from accepting information or policy proposals from registered lobbyists.

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

Filters