Question 1

Common Cause,an organization that pushes for openness and fairness in government,is an example of a(n)__________ group.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Common Cause,an organization that pushes for openness...

Question 2

You are the leader of a consumer rights group that has been unable to get a meeting with its elected representative in Congress.How could you get the attention of your legislator on the issues your group cares about?

Accepted Answer

A) Organize a demonstration in the representative's district and invite the media. 
B) File an amicus curiae brief. 
C) Draft a bill and introduce it in Congress. 
D) Contact the Consumer Products Safety Commission. 
A) Organize a demonstration in the representative's district and invite the media. 
B) File an amicus curiae brief. 
C) Draft a bill and introduce it in Congress. 
D) Contact the Consumer Products Safety Commission.

Question 3

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 information about an interest group's position on a bill or issue 
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 information about an interest group's position on a bill or issue 
D) providing legal counsel to interest groups in court cases

Question 4

In recent years,political action committee (PAC)contributions have become increasingly important in federal elections.In light of the influence of PAC money on elections and policy making,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 5

Why was Madison particularly concerned about factions in The Federalist,No.10?

Accepted Answer

A) He believed that factions pursuing their self-interest would work against the broader public interest. 
B) He worried that factions were too focused on the public good and that they neglected to take care of their own needs. 
C) He worried that the Constitution did not provide enough opportunities for factions to be involved in politics. 
D) He worried that the faction he belonged to would lose power if the Constitution was ratified. 
A) He believed that factions pursuing their self-interest would work against the broader public interest. 
B) He worried that factions were too focused on the public good and that they neglected to take care of their own needs. 
C) He worried that the Constitution did not provide enough opportunities for factions to be involved in politics. 
D) He worried that the faction he belonged to would lose power if the Constitution was ratified.

Question 6

Interest groups are important subjects of study in American politics because __________.

Accepted Answer

A) they are always successful in getting their demands met by government 
B) they provide a venue for citizens to participate in government 
C) they determine what issues get covered in the media 
D) they determine who runs for elected office 
A) they are always successful in getting their demands met by government 
B) they provide a venue for citizens to participate in government 
C) they determine what issues get covered in the media 
D) they determine who runs for elected office

Question 7

Why do interest groups typically offer tangible benefits to their members?

Accepted Answer

A) to foster greater diversity among group members 
B) to encourage only the most committed supporters to become involved 
C) to distract members from the groups' political motives 
D) to overcome the free rider problem 
A) to foster greater diversity among group members 
B) to encourage only the most committed supporters to become involved 
C) to distract members from the groups' political motives 
D) to overcome the free rider problem

Question 8

In 2010,a recall drive against Governor Walker of Wisconsin was initiated in response to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) the state's growing budget deficit 
B) a new law limiting public employee union rights 
C) allegations that the governor violated campaign finance laws 
D) the state's high unemployment rate 
A) the state's growing budget deficit 
B) a new law limiting public employee union rights 
C) allegations that the governor violated campaign finance laws 
D) the state's high unemployment rate

Question 9

Discuss the role of interest groups in elections.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Explain that i

Question 10

Collective bargaining is a process whereby which of the following occurs?

Accepted Answer

A) Members of Congress debate the merits of a bill. 
B) Unions represent a group of employees in negotiations with management. 
C) Interest group leaders solicit input from their members about the group's goals. 
D) PAC contributors decide how to distribute their funds. 
A) Members of Congress debate the merits of a bill. 
B) Unions represent a group of employees in negotiations with management. 
C) Interest group leaders solicit input from their members about the group's goals. 
D) PAC contributors decide how to distribute their funds.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Explain that P

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Distinguish between public interest groups and economic groups and provide examples of each.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Describe publi

Question 14

If James Madison were alive today,he would most likely view the rapid growth of interest groups over the past several decades as a positive development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

How do PAC contributions differ from independent expenditures?

Accepted Answer

A) PAC contributions are given to congressional candidates,whereas independent expenditures are given to judicial candidates. 
B) PAC contributions are given to candidates in federal elections,whereas independent expenditures are given to candidates in state elections. 
C) PAC contributions are given directly to candidates,whereas independent expenditures are given to political parties. 
D) PAC contributions are given directly to candidates,whereas independent expenditures are not given to candidates. 
A) PAC contributions are given to congressional candidates,whereas independent expenditures are given to judicial candidates. 
B) PAC contributions are given to candidates in federal elections,whereas independent expenditures are given to candidates in state elections. 
C) PAC contributions are given directly to candidates,whereas independent expenditures are given to political parties. 
D) PAC contributions are given directly to candidates,whereas independent expenditures are not given to candidates.

Question 16

The Swift Boat Veterans for Truth is an example of a(n)__________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Swift Boat Veterans for Truth is...

Question 17

How can the development of interest groups in our political system be traced back to the early history of the Republic and the Framers of the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Explain how th

Question 18

You are the leader of an environmental organization working to address the problem of climate change.Given the free rider problem,what would be the most effective way to get others to join your cause?

Accepted Answer

A) Describe the harmful consequences of global warming. 
B) Explain how future generations will benefit from enacting climate change legislation. 
C) Offer an incentive,such as a tee shirt,to those who join the campaign. 
D) Circulate a petition on the Internet. 
A) Describe the harmful consequences of global warming. 
B) Explain how future generations will benefit from enacting climate change legislation. 
C) Offer an incentive,such as a tee shirt,to those who join the campaign. 
D) Circulate a petition on the Internet.

Question 19

In what areas have labor unions seen growth in recent years?

Accepted Answer

A) the service sector and public sector 
B) manufacturing and agriculture 
C) transportation and communications 
D) communications and the service sector 
A) the service sector and public sector 
B) manufacturing and agriculture 
C) transportation and communications 
D) communications and the service sector

Question 20

A pluralist would view the presence and activities of lobbyists in Washington,D.C. ,as harmful to the functioning of our political system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Common Cause,an organization that pushes for openness and fairness in government,is an example of a(n)__________ group.

You are the leader of a consumer rights group that has been unable to get a meeting with its elected representative in Congress.How could you get the attention of your legislator on the issues your group cares about?

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

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

Why was Madison particularly concerned about factions in The Federalist,No.10?

Interest groups are important subjects of study in American politics because __________.

Why do interest groups typically offer tangible benefits to their members?

In 2010,a recall drive against Governor Walker of Wisconsin was initiated in response to which of the following?

Discuss the role of interest groups in elections.

Collective bargaining is a process whereby which of the following occurs?

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

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

Distinguish between public interest groups and economic groups and provide examples of each.

If James Madison were alive today,he would most likely view the rapid growth of interest groups over the past several decades as a positive development.

How do PAC contributions differ from independent expenditures?

The Swift Boat Veterans for Truth is an example of a(n)__________.

How can the development of interest groups in our political system be traced back to the early history of the Republic and the Framers of the Constitution?

You are the leader of an environmental organization working to address the problem of climate change.Given the free rider problem,what would be the most effective way to get others to join your cause?

In what areas have labor unions seen growth in recent years?

A pluralist would view the presence and activities of lobbyists in Washington,D.C. ,as harmful to the functioning of our political system.

Constitutional Democracy

Constitutional Foundations

American Federalism

The American Political Landscape

Political Parties

Public Opinion, ideology, participation, and Voting

Campaigns and Elections

The Media and Uspolitics

Congress

The Presidency

The Federal Bureaucracy and the Public Policy Process

The Judiciary: the Balancing Branch

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Civil Rights

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Exam 5: Interest Groups

Common Cause,an organization that pushes for openness and fairness in government,is an example of a(n)__________ group.

You are the leader of a consumer rights group that has been unable to get a meeting with its elected representative in Congress.How could you get the attention of your legislator on the issues your group cares about?

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

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

Why was Madison particularly concerned about factions in The Federalist,No.10?

Interest groups are important subjects of study in American politics because __________.

Why do interest groups typically offer tangible benefits to their members?

In 2010,a recall drive against Governor Walker of Wisconsin was initiated in response to which of the following?

Discuss the role of interest groups in elections.

Collective bargaining is a process whereby which of the following occurs?

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

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

Distinguish between public interest groups and economic groups and provide examples of each.

If James Madison were alive today,he would most likely view the rapid growth of interest groups over the past several decades as a positive development.

How do PAC contributions differ from independent expenditures?

The Swift Boat Veterans for Truth is an example of a(n)__________.

How can the development of interest groups in our political system be traced back to the early history of the Republic and the Framers of the Constitution?

You are the leader of an environmental organization working to address the problem of climate change.Given the free rider problem,what would be the most effective way to get others to join your cause?

In what areas have labor unions seen growth in recent years?

A pluralist would view the presence and activities of lobbyists in Washington,D.C. ,as harmful to the functioning of our political system.

Constitutional Democracy

Constitutional Foundations

American Federalism

The American Political Landscape

Political Parties

Public Opinion, ideology, participation, and Voting

Campaigns and Elections

The Media and Uspolitics

Congress

The Presidency

The Federal Bureaucracy and the Public Policy Process

The Judiciary: the Balancing Branch

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Making Economic Policy

Making Social Policy

Making Foreign and Defense Policy

Filters