Question 1

Interest groups tend to concern themselves with the

Accepted Answer

A) policies of government. 
B) personnel of government. 
C) issues relevant to businesses. 
D) issues relevant to individual citizens. 
E) issues relevant to foreign nations. 
A) policies of government. 
B) personnel of government. 
C) issues relevant to businesses. 
D) issues relevant to individual citizens. 
E) issues relevant to foreign nations.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Interest groups invest far more resources in lobbying than in electoral politics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The federal Administrative Procedure Act (as amended) requires most federal agencies to

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A) prohibit interest groups from influencing the rule-making process. 
B) set specific timelines for termination of regulations after legislative approval. 
C) reduce existing paperwork requirements and streamline the regulatory process. 
D) provide notice and opportunity for comment before implementing new regulations. 
E) seek formal congressional approval before new rules may go into effect. 
A) prohibit interest groups from influencing the rule-making process. 
B) set specific timelines for termination of regulations after legislative approval. 
C) reduce existing paperwork requirements and streamline the regulatory process. 
D) provide notice and opportunity for comment before implementing new regulations. 
E) seek formal congressional approval before new rules may go into effect.

Question 5

According to the Madisonian theory,what does a good constitution promote?

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A) many interest groups 
B) firm regulation of interest groups 
C) a limited number of interest groups 
D) government subsidies for interest groups 
E) tax breaks for interest groups 
A) many interest groups 
B) firm regulation of interest groups 
C) a limited number of interest groups 
D) government subsidies for interest groups 
E) tax breaks for interest groups

Question 6

In the quest for political influence,outsider strategies include

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A) going public. 
B) using the courts. 
C) gaining access to key decision makers. 
D) participating in bureaucratic rule making. 
E) making campaign contributions. 
A) going public. 
B) using the courts. 
C) gaining access to key decision makers. 
D) participating in bureaucratic rule making. 
E) making campaign contributions.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Yes.A study by Baumgartner et al.found t

Question 8

Citing specific examples,relate how the expansion of government encourages a corresponding increase in the number and activities of interest groups.

Accepted Answer

Here are a couple of examples directly f

Question 9

According to the pluralist doctrine,competing interests will lead to which of the following?

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A) corporatism 
B) class warfare 
C) consumerism 
D) consolidation 
E) compromise 
A) corporatism 
B) class warfare 
C) consumerism 
D) consolidation 
E) compromise

Question 10

A companion brief to an existing court case is called

Accepted Answer

A) in camera. 
B) lex scripta. 
C) amicus curiae. 
D) non compos mentis. 
E) writ of mandamus. 
A) in camera. 
B) lex scripta. 
C) amicus curiae. 
D) non compos mentis. 
E) writ of mandamus.

Question 11

Limits on campaign contributions and requirements that each candidate or campaign committee provide the full name and address,occupation,and principal business of each person who contributes more than $100 are features of the

Accepted Answer

A) Kennedy-Obama plan of 2007. 
B) McCain-Feingold legislative proposal of 2002. 
C) Bipartisan Campaign Control and Reform Act of 1986. 
D) Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (as amended in 1974). 
E) Buckley decision of 1976. 
A) Kennedy-Obama plan of 2007. 
B) McCain-Feingold legislative proposal of 2002. 
C) Bipartisan Campaign Control and Reform Act of 1986. 
D) Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (as amended in 1974). 
E) Buckley decision of 1976.

Question 12

Interest groups help craft language in legislation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The Natural Resources Defense Council,Common Cause,and the Union of Concerned Scientists are 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 14

According to most legislators,the most convincing form of grassroots lobbying is "Astroturf lobbying."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In order to obtain adequate political representation,forces from the bottom rungs of the socioeconomic ladder must be organized together on a massive scale through

Accepted Answer

A) labor unions. 
B) interest groups. 
C) political parties. 
D) conscriptive service. 
E) creative redistricting. 
A) labor unions. 
B) interest groups. 
C) political parties. 
D) conscriptive service. 
E) creative redistricting.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In order to function,most groups need all of the following EXCEPT a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) membership base. 
B) financial structure. 
C) cadre of scholars. 
D) leadership and decision-making structure. 
E) agency that carries out the group's tasks,like a public-relations or lobbying office. 
A) membership base. 
B) financial structure. 
C) cadre of scholars. 
D) leadership and decision-making structure. 
E) agency that carries out the group's tasks,like a public-relations or lobbying office.

Question 18

The 1995 Lobbying Disclosure Act requires all organizations employing lobbyists to register with Congress and to disclose whom they represent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The prospect of full and faithful implementation of a law is guaranteed once the interest group is successful in getting its bill passed by Congress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Many businesses bring lawsuits to influence government policy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Interest groups tend to concern themselves with the

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

Interest groups invest far more resources in lobbying than in electoral politics.

The federal Administrative Procedure Act (as amended) requires most federal agencies to

According to the Madisonian theory,what does a good constitution promote?

In the quest for political influence,outsider strategies include

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

Citing specific examples,relate how the expansion of government encourages a corresponding increase in the number and activities of interest groups.

According to the pluralist doctrine,competing interests will lead to which of the following?

A companion brief to an existing court case is called

Limits on campaign contributions and requirements that each candidate or campaign committee provide the full name and address,occupation,and principal business of each person who contributes more than $100 are features of the

Interest groups help craft language in legislation.

The Natural Resources Defense Council,Common Cause,and the Union of Concerned Scientists are groups driven primarily by

According to most legislators,the most convincing form of grassroots lobbying is "Astroturf lobbying."

In order to obtain adequate political representation,forces from the bottom rungs of the socioeconomic ladder must be organized together on a massive scale through

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

In order to function,most groups need all of the following EXCEPT a(n)

The 1995 Lobbying Disclosure Act requires all organizations employing lobbyists to register with Congress and to disclose whom they represent.

The prospect of full and faithful implementation of a law is guaranteed once the interest group is successful in getting its bill passed by Congress.

Many businesses bring lawsuits to influence government policy.

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

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Exam 12: Groups and Interests

Interest groups tend to concern themselves with the

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

Interest groups invest far more resources in lobbying than in electoral politics.

The federal Administrative Procedure Act (as amended) requires most federal agencies to

According to the Madisonian theory,what does a good constitution promote?

In the quest for political influence,outsider strategies include

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

Citing specific examples,relate how the expansion of government encourages a corresponding increase in the number and activities of interest groups.

According to the pluralist doctrine,competing interests will lead to which of the following?

A companion brief to an existing court case is called

Limits on campaign contributions and requirements that each candidate or campaign committee provide the full name and address,occupation,and principal business of each person who contributes more than $100 are features of the

Interest groups help craft language in legislation.

The Natural Resources Defense Council,Common Cause,and the Union of Concerned Scientists are groups driven primarily by

According to most legislators,the most convincing form of grassroots lobbying is "Astroturf lobbying."

In order to obtain adequate political representation,forces from the bottom rungs of the socioeconomic ladder must be organized together on a massive scale through

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

In order to function,most groups need all of the following EXCEPT a(n)

The 1995 Lobbying Disclosure Act requires all organizations employing lobbyists to register with Congress and to disclose whom they represent.

The prospect of full and faithful implementation of a law is guaranteed once the interest group is successful in getting its bill passed by Congress.

Many businesses bring lawsuits to influence government policy.

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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