Question 1

In __________,James Madison expressed concerns about the harmful effects of factions.

Accepted Answer

The Federa

Question 2

In 2010,voters in Wisconsin successfully recalled Governor Scott Walker following passage of legislation limiting the rights of public employee unions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

To overcome the free rider problem,many interest groups offer material benefits.What are tangible incentives?

Accepted Answer

A) the policies that interest groups help to bring about 
B) benefits given only to group members 
C) campaign contributions to elected officials 
D) bonuses given to the most effective lobbyists 
A) the policies that interest groups help to bring about 
B) benefits given only to group members 
C) campaign contributions to elected officials 
D) bonuses given to the most effective lobbyists

Question 4

A(n)__________ consists of many people interested in a significant issue,idea,or concern who are willing to take action to support or oppose it.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)__________ consists of many people interested in...

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a faction,as conceptualized by Madison in The Federalist,No.10?

Accepted Answer

A) the media 
B) an interest group 
C) the legislature 
D) the executive branch 
A) the media 
B) an interest group 
C) the legislature 
D) the executive branch

Question 6

Since Congress passed the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act in 2007,senators must wait _________ after leaving office before they are allowed to become lobbyists.

Accepted Answer

A) six months 
B) one year 
C) two years 
D) four years 
A) six months 
B) one year 
C) two years 
D) four years

Question 7

People who associate with the Tea Party are mainly concerned about __________.

Accepted Answer

A) increasing government spending and growing government power 
B) the influence of political action committees (PACs)on elections 
C) the decreasing power of labor unions 
D) the influence of lobbyists on government decisions 
A) increasing government spending and growing government power 
B) the influence of political action committees (PACs)on elections 
C) the decreasing power of labor unions 
D) the influence of lobbyists on government decisions

Question 8

How has union leadership changed since the mid-20ᵗʰ century?

Accepted Answer

A) It has become more powerful. 
B) It has become less consolidated. 
C) It has become weaker. 
D) It has become less ideological. 
A) It has become more powerful. 
B) It has become less consolidated. 
C) It has become weaker. 
D) It has become less ideological.

Question 9

The National Governors Association is an example of a(n)__________ interest group.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The National Governors Association is an example...

Question 10

The lobbying profession has attracted a substantial number of women and minorities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In __________,James Madison expressed concerns about the harmful effects of factions.

In 2010,voters in Wisconsin successfully recalled Governor Scott Walker following passage of legislation limiting the rights of public employee unions.

To overcome the free rider problem,many interest groups offer material benefits.What are tangible incentives?

A(n)__________ consists of many people interested in a significant issue,idea,or concern who are willing to take action to support or oppose it.

Which of the following is an example of a faction,as conceptualized by Madison in The Federalist,No.10?

Since Congress passed the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act in 2007,senators must wait _________ after leaving office before they are allowed to become lobbyists.

People who associate with the Tea Party are mainly concerned about __________.

How has union leadership changed since the mid-20ᵗʰ century?

The National Governors Association is an example of a(n)__________ interest group.

The lobbying profession has attracted a substantial number of women and minorities.

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

Exam 5: Interest Groups

In __________,James Madison expressed concerns about the harmful effects of factions.

In 2010,voters in Wisconsin successfully recalled Governor Scott Walker following passage of legislation limiting the rights of public employee unions.

To overcome the free rider problem,many interest groups offer material benefits.What are tangible incentives?

A(n)__________ consists of many people interested in a significant issue,idea,or concern who are willing to take action to support or oppose it.

Which of the following is an example of a faction,as conceptualized by Madison in The Federalist,No.10?

Since Congress passed the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act in 2007,senators must wait _________ after leaving office before they are allowed to become lobbyists.

People who associate with the Tea Party are mainly concerned about __________.

How has union leadership changed since the mid-20ᵗʰ century?

The National Governors Association is an example of a(n)__________ interest group.

The lobbying profession has attracted a substantial number of women and minorities.

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