Exam 6: Interest Groups

Which of the following is a reason why interest groups get bad press?​ 

Unlike private-sector unions,public-sector unions:​ 

The _____ syndrome refers to the frequent transition of those who leave positions with the federal government to become lobbyists or consultants for the private-interest groups they helped to regulate.​ 

The _________ is a system by which a particular interest group evaluates the performance of legislators based on how often the legislators have voted with the group's position on particular issues.

If a group stands for something that an individual believes is very important,he or she can gain considerable satisfaction in taking action from within that group.Such satisfaction is referred to as a solidary incentive.

Which of the following statements is true of right-to-work laws?​ 

Which of the following is true of interest group representatives or lobbyists?​ 

The _____ guarantees the right of the people "to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." 

_____ is an indirect technique used by interest groups to influence government policy.

The _____ banned unlimited donations to campaigns and political parties,called soft money.​ 

Unlike interest groups,political parties:​ 

Which of the following statements is true of public interest?​ 

The _________ included provisions requiring the disclosure of lawmakers' requests in legislation.A.Federal Regulation of Lobbying Act of 1946B.Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007C.Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002D.Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995

Recently,Shelly joined The Comato Group,an interest group that advocates the consumption of organic food and speaks against the use of chemicals in farming.Shelly claims that the benefits offered by the group to its members is what motivated her to join the group.The member benefits include a free supply of ingredients for organic farming and discounts on organic food products.What type of incentive motivated Shelly to join The Comato Group?​ 

In the context of American democracy,which of the following is true of majoritarianism?​ 

Which of the following is true of a purposive incentive? 

Which of the following is an example of a public-interest group?​ 

Which of the following statements is true of trade organizations?​ 

Discuss lobbying as a direct method of influencing government policy.​

_________ contends that,as a practical matter,the government is controlled by one or more exclusive groups,typically drawn from the wealthiest members of society