Exam 12: Groups and Interests

To obtain adequate political representation in the United States,forces from the bottom rungs of the socioeconomic ladder generally must be organized on the massive scale associated with political parties.

So many individuals and groups clamor for the president's time and attention that only the most skilled and well-connected members of the lobbying community can hope to influence presidential decisions.

The sharing of a commonly developed ideology with other group members is an example of ________ benefits.

Millions of dollars in earmarks are written into law every year.

Which of the following indicates an increase in interest group activity?

Special newsletters,periodicals,training programs,and conferences provided to members of interest groups to entice others to join are examples of ________ benefits.

The forces behind the "sexual revolution" avoided using the courts as a significant strategy to advance their goals after the 1970s.

Selective benefits of a group's membership that emphasize friendship,networking,and consciousness raising are best described as:

Grassroots lobbying campaigns have become so ineffective in recent years that a number of Washington consulting firms have been forced to close their doors permanently.

What roles do interest groups play in the political process? In what ways do they hinder or promote the democratic process?

According to Madisonian theory,a good constitution encourages multitudes of interests so that no single interest can ever tyrannize the others.

The framers of the U.S.Constitution were fearful of factions.

An example of a case in which the NAACP successfully used the courts to make the first declaration that segregation of the schools was unconstitutional was:

What do you think that the framers of the American Constitution would say about interest-group involvement in contemporary politics? Would they be pleased or disappointed with the evolution of their political design?

Are some interest groups more effective at influencing political outcomes than others? Explain why or why not.

The unique status of the office of the president of the United States prevents it from being a target of lobbying activities.

Organized protests as a strategy for winning support for a group's policy positions:

An attempt by a group to influence the policy process through persuasion of government officials is known as:

An example of a case in which groups (specifically women's groups)seeking support from the courts suffered a major defeat for the women's rights movement was the Supreme Court case:

Most interest groups endeavor to maintain good relations with both political parties.