Question 1

Groups that represent the collective interests of cities/states are called

Accepted Answer

A)  public interest groups. 
B)  government interest groups. 
C)  single issue interest groups. 
D)  economic interest groups. 
E)  occupational interest groups. 
A)  public interest groups. 
B)  government interest groups. 
C)  single issue interest groups. 
D)  economic interest groups. 
E)  occupational interest groups.

Question 2

During periods of rapid growth in federal spending, such as the New Deal of the 1930s and the Great Society of the 1960s, what has been the corresponding response of interest groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  As funding and services increased, there was far less need for advocacy; thus the number of interest groups decreased. 
B)  The number of organized and active interest groups increased significantly in order to advocate for or oppose the government's views. 
C)  Interest groups began to merge their organizations into the federal government's bureaucracy. 
D)  Interest groups disbanded because, in effect, they had been successful in advocating for the creation of the new funding programs. 
E)  There was little discernible difference in the organization or number of interest groups. 
A)  As funding and services increased, there was far less need for advocacy; thus the number of interest groups decreased. 
B)  The number of organized and active interest groups increased significantly in order to advocate for or oppose the government's views. 
C)  Interest groups began to merge their organizations into the federal government's bureaucracy. 
D)  Interest groups disbanded because, in effect, they had been successful in advocating for the creation of the new funding programs. 
E)  There was little discernible difference in the organization or number of interest groups.

Question 3

One reason why interest groups are appealing is that they offer purposive benefits of membership, which are the rewards that benefit society as a whole rather than the individual directly. Which of the following is an example of a group largely driven by purposive benefits?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sierra Club 
B)  American Medical Association (AM
A)  
C)  National Education Association (NE
A)  
D)  National Rifle Association (NR
A)  
E)  AFL-CIO 
A)  Sierra Club 
B)  American Medical Association (AM
A)  
C)  National Education Association (NE
A)  
D)  National Rifle Association (NR
A)  
E)  AFL-CIO

Question 4

Discuss the definition and purpose of a political action committee (PAC). By what limitations, if any, is a PAC legally bound?

Accepted Answer

A political action committee (PAC) is a

Question 5

States, cities, and other governments organize collectively through a variety of interest groups, which are collectively referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  intergovernmental lobbies. 
B)  intergovernmental task forces. 
C)  intergovernmental coalitions. 
D)  intergovernmental collectives. 
E)  intergovernmental adaptive systems. 
A)  intergovernmental lobbies. 
B)  intergovernmental task forces. 
C)  intergovernmental coalitions. 
D)  intergovernmental collectives. 
E)  intergovernmental adaptive systems.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT an example of an intergovernmental lobby?

Accepted Answer

A)  The National League of Cities 
B)  U.S. Conference of Mayors 
C)  The Council of State Governments 
D)  The National Governors Association 
E)  Americans for Free Choice 
A)  The National League of Cities 
B)  U.S. Conference of Mayors 
C)  The Council of State Governments 
D)  The National Governors Association 
E)  Americans for Free Choice

Question 7

Which of the following is an important difference between interest groups and political parties?

Accepted Answer

A)  Interest groups tend to have a narrow focus on special issues, while major political parties are generally all-encompassing with more broad ideological approaches. 
B)  Interest groups are for-profit organizations, whereas political parties are non-profit entities. 
C)  Interest groups are heavily regulated by federal election laws, whereas political parties enjoy considerable freedoms and prerogatives. 
D)  Interest groups may contribute unlimited and unreported amounts of money to political campaigns, whereas political parties have strong restrictions. 
E)  Approved interest groups receive funding from the federal government, whereas political parties must raise their funds privately. 
A)  Interest groups tend to have a narrow focus on special issues, while major political parties are generally all-encompassing with more broad ideological approaches. 
B)  Interest groups are for-profit organizations, whereas political parties are non-profit entities. 
C)  Interest groups are heavily regulated by federal election laws, whereas political parties enjoy considerable freedoms and prerogatives. 
D)  Interest groups may contribute unlimited and unreported amounts of money to political campaigns, whereas political parties have strong restrictions. 
E)  Approved interest groups receive funding from the federal government, whereas political parties must raise their funds privately.

Question 8

Throughout the first half of the twentieth century, the concept of labor unions as interest groups continued to grow. What was the relationship between these groups and the goals of the business owners?

Accepted Answer

A)  Their differing goals, that of worker conditions versus maximizing profits, came into frequent and stark contrast. 
B)  The two groups were commendable in their ability to work through differences. 
C)  Congress intervened to enforce a peace. 
D)  The differences usually led to violent confrontations between workers and the police, who were sympathetic to the business owners. 
E)  The two groups ultimately had the same goal, which was the profitability of the company. 
A)  Their differing goals, that of worker conditions versus maximizing profits, came into frequent and stark contrast. 
B)  The two groups were commendable in their ability to work through differences. 
C)  Congress intervened to enforce a peace. 
D)  The differences usually led to violent confrontations between workers and the police, who were sympathetic to the business owners. 
E)  The two groups ultimately had the same goal, which was the profitability of the company.

Question 9

Unlike political parties, interest groups

Accepted Answer

A)  focus narrowly on special issues or sets of issues. 
B)  appeal to those whose special interests are advocated by the group. 
C)  do not try to appeal to as many individuals as possible. 
D)  Options A, B, and C are true. 
E)  None of the above is true. 
A)  focus narrowly on special issues or sets of issues. 
B)  appeal to those whose special interests are advocated by the group. 
C)  do not try to appeal to as many individuals as possible. 
D)  Options A, B, and C are true. 
E)  None of the above is true.

Question 10

Compare and contrast the different types of noneconomic interest groups explaining the operations of each.

Accepted Answer

Noneconomic interest groups can be categ

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a primary reason that size of membership makes an interest group more effective?

Accepted Answer

A)  The larger the membership, the more direct benefits to each member 
B)  A large membership has an advantage in raising funds to support its activities. 
C)  Large membership alone makes elected leaders responsive to a group's concerns. 
D)  There is "power in numbers." 
E)  It is recognized that a large membership can exert influence by endorsing, or refusing to endorse, a particular candidate. 
A)  The larger the membership, the more direct benefits to each member 
B)  A large membership has an advantage in raising funds to support its activities. 
C)  Large membership alone makes elected leaders responsive to a group's concerns. 
D)  There is "power in numbers." 
E)  It is recognized that a large membership can exert influence by endorsing, or refusing to endorse, a particular candidate.

Question 12

Three sets of actors interact to produce policy: congressional committees, executive agencies of government, and private interest groups. This grouping of actors and interests is referred to as the

Accepted Answer

A)  impenetrable alliance. 
B)  congressional bond. 
C)  divine design. 
D)  iron triangle. 
E)  American brotherhood. 
A)  impenetrable alliance. 
B)  congressional bond. 
C)  divine design. 
D)  iron triangle. 
E)  American brotherhood.

Question 13

Which of the following was organized for the purpose of advancing the interests of the manufacturing businesses?

Accepted Answer

A)  American Federation of Labor (AFL) 
B)  National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) 
C)  Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) 
D)  International Workers of the World (IWW) 
E)  American Telephone and Telegraph (ATT) 
A)  American Federation of Labor (AFL) 
B)  National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) 
C)  Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) 
D)  International Workers of the World (IWW) 
E)  American Telephone and Telegraph (ATT)

Question 14

James Madison notes in Federalist No. 10 that "the latent causes of faction are thus sown in the nature of man." This means

Accepted Answer

A)  that latex and rubber are appropriate materials for outdoor clothing worn while camping. 
B)  that the tendency to band together to influence government action to promote shared interests is part of human nature. 
C)  that people should have patches sewn on their clothing to advertise factions. 
D)  that factions, a source of fiber, should be planted in nature. 
E)  that factions are best expressed in natural surroundings. 
A)  that latex and rubber are appropriate materials for outdoor clothing worn while camping. 
B)  that the tendency to band together to influence government action to promote shared interests is part of human nature. 
C)  that people should have patches sewn on their clothing to advertise factions. 
D)  that factions, a source of fiber, should be planted in nature. 
E)  that factions are best expressed in natural surroundings.

Question 15

The AFL-CIO, one of the largest labor unions in America and a major interest group, was instrumental in pushing for creation of a new cabinet-level agency to advocate for its interests. This agency is the

Accepted Answer

A)  Department of State. 
B)  Attorney General's Office. 
C)  Department of Homeland Security. 
D)  Department of Labor. 
E)  Department of Commerce. 
A)  Department of State. 
B)  Attorney General's Office. 
C)  Department of Homeland Security. 
D)  Department of Labor. 
E)  Department of Commerce.

Question 16

A general characteristic of an interest group that may have a significant bearing on how powerful that group will be is

Accepted Answer

A)  size of the group. 
B)  wealth of the members. 
C)  dedication of members to the goals of the group. 
D)  Options A, B, and C are true. 
E)  None of the above is true. 
A)  size of the group. 
B)  wealth of the members. 
C)  dedication of members to the goals of the group. 
D)  Options A, B, and C are true. 
E)  None of the above is true.

Question 17

Throughout American history, the most significant influences on the formation of public policy have been

Accepted Answer

A)  government agencies. 
B)  influential members of Congress. 
C)  state governments. 
D)  leagues of municipal governments. 
E)  private special interest groups. 
A)  government agencies. 
B)  influential members of Congress. 
C)  state governments. 
D)  leagues of municipal governments. 
E)  private special interest groups.

Question 18

Which of the following illegal acts was committed by Jack Abramoff?

Accepted Answer

A)  Offering members of Congress free seats in his skyboxes at major sporting events 
B)  Overbilling Native American tribes who employed him 
C)  Orchestrating lobbying campaigns against Native American tribes who employed him 
D)  Charging Congressional vacation airfares on his credit card 
E)  All of the above are true. 
A)  Offering members of Congress free seats in his skyboxes at major sporting events 
B)  Overbilling Native American tribes who employed him 
C)  Orchestrating lobbying campaigns against Native American tribes who employed him 
D)  Charging Congressional vacation airfares on his credit card 
E)  All of the above are true.

Question 19

Which of the following is one of the major differences between political parties and interest groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  Contributions to interest groups are tax deductible, whereas contributions to parties are not. 
B)  Federal law makes it illegal for an interest group to entangle itself with politics and elections, while these activities are legal in the case of political parties. 
C)  Interest groups do not run candidates for office as do parties, though interest groups will endorse candidates. 
D)  Political parties are government agencies whereas interest groups are private entities. 
E)  Interest groups have very little influence in the development of legislation in Congress, whereas this is not the case for political parties. 
A)  Contributions to interest groups are tax deductible, whereas contributions to parties are not. 
B)  Federal law makes it illegal for an interest group to entangle itself with politics and elections, while these activities are legal in the case of political parties. 
C)  Interest groups do not run candidates for office as do parties, though interest groups will endorse candidates. 
D)  Political parties are government agencies whereas interest groups are private entities. 
E)  Interest groups have very little influence in the development of legislation in Congress, whereas this is not the case for political parties.

Question 20

Unlike political parties, interest groups

Accepted Answer

A)  are generally all-encompassing. 
B)  are guided by broader ideological approaches to governing rather than by a specific policy position. 
C)  try to appeal to as many individuals as possible. 
D)  Options A, B, and C are true. 
E)  None of the above is true. 
A)  are generally all-encompassing. 
B)  are guided by broader ideological approaches to governing rather than by a specific policy position. 
C)  try to appeal to as many individuals as possible. 
D)  Options A, B, and C are true. 
E)  None of the above is true.

Groups that represent the collective interests of cities/states are called

During periods of rapid growth in federal spending, such as the New Deal of the 1930s and the Great Society of the 1960s, what has been the corresponding response of interest groups?

One reason why interest groups are appealing is that they offer purposive benefits of membership, which are the rewards that benefit society as a whole rather than the individual directly. Which of the following is an example of a group largely driven by purposive benefits?

Discuss the definition and purpose of a political action committee (PAC). By what limitations, if any, is a PAC legally bound?

States, cities, and other governments organize collectively through a variety of interest groups, which are collectively referred to as

Which of the following is NOT an example of an intergovernmental lobby?

Which of the following is an important difference between interest groups and political parties?

Throughout the first half of the twentieth century, the concept of labor unions as interest groups continued to grow. What was the relationship between these groups and the goals of the business owners?

Unlike political parties, interest groups

Compare and contrast the different types of noneconomic interest groups explaining the operations of each.

Which of the following is NOT a primary reason that size of membership makes an interest group more effective?

Three sets of actors interact to produce policy: congressional committees, executive agencies of government, and private interest groups. This grouping of actors and interests is referred to as the

Which of the following was organized for the purpose of advancing the interests of the manufacturing businesses?

James Madison notes in Federalist No. 10 that "the latent causes of faction are thus sown in the nature of man." This means

The AFL-CIO, one of the largest labor unions in America and a major interest group, was instrumental in pushing for creation of a new cabinet-level agency to advocate for its interests. This agency is the

A general characteristic of an interest group that may have a significant bearing on how powerful that group will be is

Throughout American history, the most significant influences on the formation of public policy have been

Which of the following illegal acts was committed by Jack Abramoff?

Which of the following is one of the major differences between political parties and interest groups?

Unlike political parties, interest groups

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Exam 11: Interest Groups

Groups that represent the collective interests of cities/states are called

During periods of rapid growth in federal spending, such as the New Deal of the 1930s and the Great Society of the 1960s, what has been the corresponding response of interest groups?

One reason why interest groups are appealing is that they offer purposive benefits of membership, which are the rewards that benefit society as a whole rather than the individual directly. Which of the following is an example of a group largely driven by purposive benefits?

Discuss the definition and purpose of a political action committee (PAC). By what limitations, if any, is a PAC legally bound?

States, cities, and other governments organize collectively through a variety of interest groups, which are collectively referred to as

Which of the following is NOT an example of an intergovernmental lobby?

Which of the following is an important difference between interest groups and political parties?

Throughout the first half of the twentieth century, the concept of labor unions as interest groups continued to grow. What was the relationship between these groups and the goals of the business owners?

Unlike political parties, interest groups

Compare and contrast the different types of noneconomic interest groups explaining the operations of each.

Which of the following is NOT a primary reason that size of membership makes an interest group more effective?

Three sets of actors interact to produce policy: congressional committees, executive agencies of government, and private interest groups. This grouping of actors and interests is referred to as the

Which of the following was organized for the purpose of advancing the interests of the manufacturing businesses?

James Madison notes in Federalist No. 10 that "the latent causes of faction are thus sown in the nature of man." This means

The AFL-CIO, one of the largest labor unions in America and a major interest group, was instrumental in pushing for creation of a new cabinet-level agency to advocate for its interests. This agency is the

A general characteristic of an interest group that may have a significant bearing on how powerful that group will be is

Throughout American history, the most significant influences on the formation of public policy have been

Which of the following illegal acts was committed by Jack Abramoff?

Which of the following is one of the major differences between political parties and interest groups?

Unlike political parties, interest groups

The More Things Changethe More They Stay the Same

The Founding and the Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights, Equality and Social Movements

Congress

The Presidency

The Federal Bureaucracy

The Judiciary

Public Opinion

The Media and American Politics

Political Parties and Voting

Campaigns and Elections

American Domestic Policy

American Foreign Policy

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