Question 1

Membership in interest groups is randomly distributed in the population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Define pluralism and explain how the Madisonian model works to ensure that no single interest dominates the political process.Does this model ensure that all groups within a democratic political system are represented equitably and fairly? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Pluralism is a condition or system in wh

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Note: Here is the discussion from the te

Question 4

Interest groups provide funds for candidates but are rarely involved in other aspects of political campaigns.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In the quest for political influence,insider strategies include

Accepted Answer

A) going public. 
B) running media campaigns. 
C) using electoral politics. 
D) meeting with a senator. 
E) holding a demonstration on the sidewalk outside the Supreme Court. 
A) going public. 
B) running media campaigns. 
C) using electoral politics. 
D) meeting with a senator. 
E) holding a demonstration on the sidewalk outside the Supreme Court.

Question 7

Which court case laid the legal framework allowing independent expenditures by interest groups?

Accepted Answer

A) Buckley v.Valeo 
B) McConnell v.FEC 
C) Citizens United v.FEC 
D) Colorado Republican Federal Campaign Committee v.FEC 
E) Caperton v.Massey 
A) Buckley v.Valeo 
B) McConnell v.FEC 
C) Citizens United v.FEC 
D) Colorado Republican Federal Campaign Committee v.FEC 
E) Caperton v.Massey

Question 8

The American Farm Bureau Federation and the National Petrochemical Refiners Association are examples of interest groups driven primarily by

Accepted Answer

A) labor interests. 
B) moral interests. 
C) the public interest. 
D) economic interests. 
E) the research lobby. 
A) labor interests. 
B) moral interests. 
C) the public interest. 
D) economic interests. 
E) the research lobby.

Question 9

In contrast to political parties,interest groups tend to concern themselves with government personnel.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

After the president signs a piece of legislation into law,why do interest groups not stop working with the executive branch?

Accepted Answer

A) They do not want it to look like they only cared about passing the legislation. 
B) The friendships developed with executive branch members lead to subsequent get-togethers. 
C) Groups typically fear that there might be attempts to undo the legislation in Congress. 
D) Faithful implementation of the law is not guaranteed and requires continued contact. 
E) The executive branch requires continued input from all lobbying groups under the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act. 
A) They do not want it to look like they only cared about passing the legislation. 
B) The friendships developed with executive branch members lead to subsequent get-togethers. 
C) Groups typically fear that there might be attempts to undo the legislation in Congress. 
D) Faithful implementation of the law is not guaranteed and requires continued contact. 
E) The executive branch requires continued input from all lobbying groups under the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act.

Question 11

Discuss the methods used by government to regulate interest groups.How successful are these methods?

Accepted Answer

.Lobbying is no longer deductible as a b

Question 12

In 1990,Congress encouraged administrative agencies to engage in direct and open discussion with affected stakeholders when developing new regulations through the __________ Act.

Accepted Answer

A) Public Interest 
B) Negotiated Rulemaking 
C) Regulatory Participation 
D) Interest Group Pluralism 
E) Public Affairs 
A) Public Interest 
B) Negotiated Rulemaking 
C) Regulatory Participation 
D) Interest Group Pluralism 
E) Public Affairs

Question 13

A strategy that launches a media campaign to build popular support is called

Accepted Answer

A) going public. 
B) new politics. 
C) network advocacy. 
D) direct group representation. 
E) lobbying. 
A) going public. 
B) new politics. 
C) network advocacy. 
D) direct group representation. 
E) lobbying.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) access. 
B) lobbying. 
C) corridoring. 
D) media management. 
E) going public. 
A) access. 
B) lobbying. 
C) corridoring. 
D) media management. 
E) going public.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is a way in which interest groups may enhance democracy?

Accepted Answer

A) Interest groups provide life insurance. 
B) Interest groups educate their members. 
C) Interest groups rent office space in Washington,D.C. 
D) Interest groups organize camping trips. 
E) Interest group members may date each other. 
A) Interest groups provide life insurance. 
B) Interest groups educate their members. 
C) Interest groups rent office space in Washington,D.C. 
D) Interest groups organize camping trips. 
E) Interest group members may date each other.

Question 17

What is going public,and what do interest groups hope to achieve when using this strategy? How has it been used successfully in the past?

Accepted Answer

Going public means launching a media cam

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A financial services company that supports legislation making it more difficult for investors to sue for fraud hires a Washington-based firm to generate and mail thousands of letters of support to members of Congress.This strategy is also known as

Accepted Answer

A) Astroturf lobbying. 
B) franking. 
C) advertising. 
D) grassroots lobbying. 
E) protesting. 
A) Astroturf lobbying. 
B) franking. 
C) advertising. 
D) grassroots lobbying. 
E) protesting.

Question 20

According to the Federal Elections Commission,some political action committees (PACs) are more represented than others.Which of the following is an example of a PAC that is overrepresented in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) labor 
B) trade associations 
C) cooperative 
D) corporations and businesses 
E) health-related industries 
A) labor 
B) trade associations 
C) cooperative 
D) corporations and businesses 
E) health-related industries

Membership in interest groups is randomly distributed in the population.

Define pluralism and explain how the Madisonian model works to ensure that no single interest dominates the political process.Does this model ensure that all groups within a democratic political system are represented equitably and fairly? Why or why not?

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

Interest groups provide funds for candidates but are rarely involved in other aspects of political campaigns.

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

In the quest for political influence,insider strategies include

Which court case laid the legal framework allowing independent expenditures by interest groups?

The American Farm Bureau Federation and the National Petrochemical Refiners Association are examples of interest groups driven primarily by

In contrast to political parties,interest groups tend to concern themselves with government personnel.

After the president signs a piece of legislation into law,why do interest groups not stop working with the executive branch?

Discuss the methods used by government to regulate interest groups.How successful are these methods?

In 1990,Congress encouraged administrative agencies to engage in direct and open discussion with affected stakeholders when developing new regulations through the __________ Act.

A strategy that launches a media campaign to build popular support is called

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

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

Which of the following is a way in which interest groups may enhance democracy?

What is going public,and what do interest groups hope to achieve when using this strategy? How has it been used successfully in the past?

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

A financial services company that supports legislation making it more difficult for investors to sue for fraud hires a Washington-based firm to generate and mail thousands of letters of support to members of Congress.This strategy is also known as

According to the Federal Elections Commission,some political action committees (PACs) are more represented than others.Which of the following is an example of a PAC that is overrepresented in the United States?

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Exam 12: Groups and Interests

Membership in interest groups is randomly distributed in the population.

Define pluralism and explain how the Madisonian model works to ensure that no single interest dominates the political process.Does this model ensure that all groups within a democratic political system are represented equitably and fairly? Why or why not?

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

Interest groups provide funds for candidates but are rarely involved in other aspects of political campaigns.

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

In the quest for political influence,insider strategies include

Which court case laid the legal framework allowing independent expenditures by interest groups?

The American Farm Bureau Federation and the National Petrochemical Refiners Association are examples of interest groups driven primarily by

In contrast to political parties,interest groups tend to concern themselves with government personnel.

After the president signs a piece of legislation into law,why do interest groups not stop working with the executive branch?

Discuss the methods used by government to regulate interest groups.How successful are these methods?

In 1990,Congress encouraged administrative agencies to engage in direct and open discussion with affected stakeholders when developing new regulations through the __________ Act.

A strategy that launches a media campaign to build popular support is called

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

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

Which of the following is a way in which interest groups may enhance democracy?

What is going public,and what do interest groups hope to achieve when using this strategy? How has it been used successfully in the past?

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

A financial services company that supports legislation making it more difficult for investors to sue for fraud hires a Washington-based firm to generate and mail thousands of letters of support to members of Congress.This strategy is also known as

According to the Federal Elections Commission,some political action committees (PACs) are more represented than others.Which of the following is an example of a PAC that is overrepresented in the United States?

Five Principles of Politics

The Founding and the Constitution

Federalism and the Separation of Powers

Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

Congress: the First Branch

The Presidency

The Executive Branch

The Federal Courts

Public Opinion and the Media

Elections

Political Parties

Introduction to Public Policy

Foreign Policy

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