Question 1

When a case that an interest group is interested in comes before the Supreme Court,the group can __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  meet with judges to explain the group's policy preferences 
B)  file an amicus curiae brief to present the group's analysis of the case 
C)  appeal to case to a higher court 
D)  legally offer monetary incentives to the justices as long as the interest group is not a party to the case 
A)  meet with judges to explain the group's policy preferences 
B)  file an amicus curiae brief to present the group's analysis of the case 
C)  appeal to case to a higher court 
D)  legally offer monetary incentives to the justices as long as the interest group is not a party to the case

Question 2

Which type of organization would find it easiest to overcome the free rider problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  an environmental organization working to pass climate change legislation 
B)  a labor union in a state where union membership is optional 
C)  a trade association representing a small number of firms 
D)  a national organization fighting for women's rights 
A)  an environmental organization working to pass climate change legislation 
B)  a labor union in a state where union membership is optional 
C)  a trade association representing a small number of firms 
D)  a national organization fighting for women's rights

Question 3

Who do political action committees tend to give money to?

Accepted Answer

A)  presidential candidates 
B)  challengers 
C)  members of Congress who serve on committees or subcommittees that routinely consider legislation important to that group 
D)  members of Congress with policy preferences that would not normally coincide with those of the group 
A)  presidential candidates 
B)  challengers 
C)  members of Congress who serve on committees or subcommittees that routinely consider legislation important to that group 
D)  members of Congress with policy preferences that would not normally coincide with those of the group

Question 4

An interest group is an organization that seeks to influence public policy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Critics of pluralism have noted that __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  government decisions reflect the balance of competing interests in society 
B)  most groups represent elites 
C)  individuals with shared grievances usually form interest groups to press their demands upon government 
D)  the formation of one group typically stimulates the formation of an opposing group 
A)  government decisions reflect the balance of competing interests in society 
B)  most groups represent elites 
C)  individuals with shared grievances usually form interest groups to press their demands upon government 
D)  the formation of one group typically stimulates the formation of an opposing group

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of In __________,James Madison expressed concerns about the...

Question 7

How might pluralism serve to enhance democracy?

Accepted Answer

A)  by requiring people to join interest groups 
B)  by ensuring that all groups have an opportunity to influence the outcome 
C)  by allowing policy makers to ignore the demands of intolerant groups 
D)  by discouraging bargaining and compromise on policy issues 
A)  by requiring people to join interest groups 
B)  by ensuring that all groups have an opportunity to influence the outcome 
C)  by allowing policy makers to ignore the demands of intolerant groups 
D)  by discouraging bargaining and compromise on policy issues

Question 8

The __________ problem occurs when people fail to join a group because they can get the benefits the group offers without contributing to the group's efforts.

Accepted Answer

A)  free rider 
B)  pluralist 
C)  collective good 
D)  group coordination 
A)  free rider 
B)  pluralist 
C)  collective good 
D)  group coordination

Question 9

What is the free rider problem? Describe two ways that an interest group can overcome this problem.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Explain that t

Question 10

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 11

What is a trade association?

Accepted Answer

A)  an organization that represents the federal government during the negotiation of international trade agreements 
B)  an organization that coordinates exchanges of information and resources among multiple interest groups 
C)  a type of manufacturing labor union 
D)  an organization that represents businesses within a specific industry 
A)  an organization that represents the federal government during the negotiation of international trade agreements 
B)  an organization that coordinates exchanges of information and resources among multiple interest groups 
C)  a type of manufacturing labor union 
D)  an organization that represents businesses within a specific industry

Question 12

According to the theory of pluralism,what role do interest groups play in shaping government policy? Does the theory assume that one set of interests dominates over others in this process?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Explain that p

Question 13

Why do interest groups typically offer material 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 discourage members from joining more than one interest group 
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 discourage members from joining more than one interest group 
D)  to overcome the free rider problem

Question 14

Discuss the relationship between lobbyists and members of Congress in terms of what each offers the other.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Explain that l

Question 15

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 a cool T-shirt to those who pay their membership dues. 
D)  Publicly criticize those who don't join the campaign. 
A)  Describe the harmful consequences of global warming. 
B)  Explain how future generations will benefit from enacting climate change legislation. 
C)  Offer a cool T-shirt to those who pay their membership dues. 
D)  Publicly criticize those who don't join the campaign.

Question 16

The National Rifle Association is an example of a trade association.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is a way that interest groups seek to influence elections?

Accepted Answer

A)  filing lawsuits 
B)  submitting amicus curiae briefs 
C)  running candidates for office 
D)  recruiting and training candidates 
A)  filing lawsuits 
B)  submitting amicus curiae briefs 
C)  running candidates for office 
D)  recruiting and training candidates

Question 18

Which of the following is a provision of the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007?

Accepted Answer

A)  a ban on retired elected officials becoming lobbyists 
B)  tougher lobbying disclosure requirements 
C)  a ban on PAC contributions 
D)  a ban on lobbyists running for office 
A)  a ban on retired elected officials becoming lobbyists 
B)  tougher lobbying disclosure requirements 
C)  a ban on PAC contributions 
D)  a ban on lobbyists running for office

Question 19

The percentage of a state's population that belongs to a labor union is highest in Alaska and Hawaii and lowest in the South.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Studies have shown that political action committees (PACs)contribute disproportionately to incumbent candidates.Why do PACs pursue this strategy in their campaign contributions? Which specific incumbents are most likely to receive money from PACs?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Explain that P

When a case that an interest group is interested in comes before the Supreme Court,the group can __________.

Which type of organization would find it easiest to overcome the free rider problem?

Who do political action committees tend to give money to?

An interest group is an organization that seeks to influence public policy.

Critics of pluralism have noted that __________.

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

How might pluralism serve to enhance democracy?

The __________ problem occurs when people fail to join a group because they can get the benefits the group offers without contributing to the group's efforts.

What is the free rider problem? Describe two ways that an interest group can overcome this problem.

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

What is a trade association?

According to the theory of pluralism,what role do interest groups play in shaping government policy? Does the theory assume that one set of interests dominates over others in this process?

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

Discuss the relationship between lobbyists and members of Congress in terms of what each offers the other.

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?

The National Rifle Association is an example of a trade association.

Which of the following is a way that interest groups seek to influence elections?

Which of the following is a provision of the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007?

The percentage of a state's population that belongs to a labor union is highest in Alaska and Hawaii and lowest in the South.

Studies have shown that political action committees (PACs)contribute disproportionately to incumbent candidates.Why do PACs pursue this strategy in their campaign contributions? Which specific incumbents are most likely to receive money from PACs?

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Exam 15: Interest Groups

When a case that an interest group is interested in comes before the Supreme Court,the group can __________.

Which type of organization would find it easiest to overcome the free rider problem?

Who do political action committees tend to give money to?

An interest group is an organization that seeks to influence public policy.

Critics of pluralism have noted that __________.

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

How might pluralism serve to enhance democracy?

The __________ problem occurs when people fail to join a group because they can get the benefits the group offers without contributing to the group's efforts.

What is the free rider problem? Describe two ways that an interest group can overcome this problem.

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

What is a trade association?

According to the theory of pluralism,what role do interest groups play in shaping government policy? Does the theory assume that one set of interests dominates over others in this process?

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

Discuss the relationship between lobbyists and members of Congress in terms of what each offers the other.

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?

The National Rifle Association is an example of a trade association.

Which of the following is a way that interest groups seek to influence elections?

Which of the following is a provision of the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007?

The percentage of a state's population that belongs to a labor union is highest in Alaska and Hawaii and lowest in the South.

Studies have shown that political action committees (PACs)contribute disproportionately to incumbent candidates.Why do PACs pursue this strategy in their campaign contributions? Which specific incumbents are most likely to receive money from PACs?

American Government: Roots, context, and Culture

The Constitution

The Federal System

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Congress

The Presidency

The Executive Branch and the Federal Bureaucracy

The Judiciary

Public Opinion and Political Socialization

Political Parties

Elections and Voting

The Campaign Process

The News Media

Domestic Policy

Economic Policy

Foreign and Defense Policy

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