Question 1

Explain the free-rider problem faced by interest groups and how they combat the problem.

Accepted Answer

The free-rider problem faced by interest

Question 2

In recent years, private sector union membership has done which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has plateaued. 
B)  It has completely disappeared. 
C)  It has doubled. 
D)  It has tripled. 
E)  It has declined. 
A)  It has plateaued. 
B)  It has completely disappeared. 
C)  It has doubled. 
D)  It has tripled. 
E)  It has declined.

Question 3

Explain the constitutional and political reasons why there are so many interest groups in the United States.

Accepted Answer

There are several constitutional and pol

Question 4

Which of the following is the ability of interest groups to mandate or defeat policies needed for the public good?

Accepted Answer

A)  Elitism 
B)  Majoritarianism 
C)  Pluralism 
D)  Hypermajoritarianism 
E)  Hyperpluralism 
A)  Elitism 
B)  Majoritarianism 
C)  Pluralism 
D)  Hypermajoritarianism 
E)  Hyperpluralism

Question 5

A free rider is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  An interest group member 
B)  A participant in a social movement 
C)  Someone granted free passage to Washington DC to demonstrate 
D)  Someone who benefits from the actions of a group without joining it 
E)  A civil rights activist 
A)  An interest group member 
B)  A participant in a social movement 
C)  Someone granted free passage to Washington DC to demonstrate 
D)  Someone who benefits from the actions of a group without joining it 
E)  A civil rights activist

Question 6

Compare and contrast the beliefs regarding interest groups expressed by Alexis de Tocqueville and James Madison.

Accepted Answer

Alexis de Tocqueville and James Madison

Question 7

The results of lobbying efforts do not always favor the interest of the most powerful groups for which of the following reasons?

Accepted Answer

A)  Members of Congress are often opposed to the influence of interest groups. 
B)  Not all interest groups have an equal influence in government. 
C)  Competing interests often cancel out the objectives the groups are trying to achieve. 
D)  Public opinion has been overwhelmingly opposed to interest groups pressuring Congress. 
E)  Mobilizing members of interest groups can be difficult. 
A)  Members of Congress are often opposed to the influence of interest groups. 
B)  Not all interest groups have an equal influence in government. 
C)  Competing interests often cancel out the objectives the groups are trying to achieve. 
D)  Public opinion has been overwhelmingly opposed to interest groups pressuring Congress. 
E)  Mobilizing members of interest groups can be difficult.

Question 8

Many interest groups employ which of the following, who are hired to represent the group's interests to the government?

Accepted Answer

A)  Members of Congress 
B)  Members of the White House Executive Office of the President 
C)  Judges 
D)  Lobbyists 
E)  Activists 
A)  Members of Congress 
B)  Members of the White House Executive Office of the President 
C)  Judges 
D)  Lobbyists 
E)  Activists

Question 9

Which of the following best describes how lobbyists provide advisory assistance to legislators?

Accepted Answer

A)  Testifying before legislative committees 
B)  Assisting legislators with the drafting of bills 
C)  Providing technical expertise to legislators 
D)  Providing exotic vacations to legislators 
E)  Testifying before legislative committees, assisting legislators with the drafting of bills, and providing technical expertise to legislators 
A)  Testifying before legislative committees 
B)  Assisting legislators with the drafting of bills 
C)  Providing technical expertise to legislators 
D)  Providing exotic vacations to legislators 
E)  Testifying before legislative committees, assisting legislators with the drafting of bills, and providing technical expertise to legislators

Explain the free-rider problem faced by interest groups and how they combat the problem.

In recent years, private sector union membership has done which of the following?

Explain the constitutional and political reasons why there are so many interest groups in the United States.

Which of the following is the ability of interest groups to mandate or defeat policies needed for the public good?

A free rider is which of the following?

Compare and contrast the beliefs regarding interest groups expressed by Alexis de Tocqueville and James Madison.

The results of lobbying efforts do not always favor the interest of the most powerful groups for which of the following reasons?

Many interest groups employ which of the following, who are hired to represent the group's interests to the government?

Which of the following best describes how lobbyists provide advisory assistance to legislators?

One Republic Two Americas

The Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Public Opinion and Political Socialization

Political Parties

Campaigns Voting and Elections

The Media and Politics

The Congress

The President

The Bureaucracy

The Courts

Domestic Policy

Economic Policy

Foreign Policy and National Security

State and Local Government

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Exam 7: Interest Groups

Explain the free-rider problem faced by interest groups and how they combat the problem.

In recent years, private sector union membership has done which of the following?

Explain the constitutional and political reasons why there are so many interest groups in the United States.

Which of the following is the ability of interest groups to mandate or defeat policies needed for the public good?

A free rider is which of the following?

Compare and contrast the beliefs regarding interest groups expressed by Alexis de Tocqueville and James Madison.

The results of lobbying efforts do not always favor the interest of the most powerful groups for which of the following reasons?

Many interest groups employ which of the following, who are hired to represent the group's interests to the government?

Which of the following best describes how lobbyists provide advisory assistance to legislators?

One Republic Two Americas

The Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Public Opinion and Political Socialization

Political Parties

Campaigns Voting and Elections

The Media and Politics

The Congress

The President

The Bureaucracy

The Courts

Domestic Policy

Economic Policy

Foreign Policy and National Security

State and Local Government

Filters