Question 1

The largest professional group in Texas is the

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A)  Texas High School Coaches Association. 
B)  Texas State Teachers Association. 
C)  Texas Trial Lawyers Association. 
D)  Texas Medical Association. 
A)  Texas High School Coaches Association. 
B)  Texas State Teachers Association. 
C)  Texas Trial Lawyers Association. 
D)  Texas Medical Association.

Question 2

When the relationship between a state agency and an interest group becomes very close,it is referred to as

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A)  entrapment. 
B)  "strange bedfellows." 
C)  capture. 
D)  the "Iron Triangle." 
A)  entrapment. 
B)  "strange bedfellows." 
C)  capture. 
D)  the "Iron Triangle."

Question 3

All of the following contribute to legislative professionalism EXCEPT

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A)  limited sessions. 
B)  more staff support. 
C)  higher pay. 
D)  longer sessions. 
A)  limited sessions. 
B)  more staff support. 
C)  higher pay. 
D)  longer sessions.

Question 4

The goal of ________ is to create a favorable public image for the group.

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A)  positive media coverage 
B)  public relations activities 
C)  mass mailings 
D)  a focus group 
A)  positive media coverage 
B)  public relations activities 
C)  mass mailings 
D)  a focus group

Question 5

The situation of individuals receiving the benefits of collective action without contributing is known as

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A)  the "free-rider problem." 
B)  the "welfare state." 
C)  "benefit stealing." 
D)  "coattailing." 
A)  the "free-rider problem." 
B)  the "welfare state." 
C)  "benefit stealing." 
D)  "coattailing."

Question 6

Organized labor in Texas is

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A)  very weak. 
B)  modestly weak. 
C)  quite strong. 
D)  very strong. 
A)  very weak. 
B)  modestly weak. 
C)  quite strong. 
D)  very strong.

Question 7

What is the primary difference between a membership organization and a nonmembership organization?

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A)  official membership roles 
B)  broad-based citizen support 
C)  dues 
D)  transparency 
A)  official membership roles 
B)  broad-based citizen support 
C)  dues 
D)  transparency

Question 8

According to Chapter 305 of the current Government Code,an individual "who crosses either a compensation or expenditure threshold" while engaged in lobbying efforts

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A)  is guilty of influence peddling. 
B)  will be banned from further lobbying efforts for the period of two years. 
C)  must register as a lobbyist with the Texas Ethics Commission. 
D)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  is guilty of influence peddling. 
B)  will be banned from further lobbying efforts for the period of two years. 
C)  must register as a lobbyist with the Texas Ethics Commission. 
D)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 9

The process in which policy is created through the combined efforts of interest groups,a state agency,and a legislative committee is called

Accepted Answer

A)  entrapment. 
B)  "strange bedfellows." 
C)  capture. 
D)  the "Iron Triangle." 
A)  entrapment. 
B)  "strange bedfellows." 
C)  capture. 
D)  the "Iron Triangle."

Question 10

What was the total amount of PAC money spent in Texas in the 2012 election?

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A)  $14 million 
B)  $57 million 
C)  $86 million 
D)  $126 million 
A)  $14 million 
B)  $57 million 
C)  $86 million 
D)  $126 million

Question 11

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD),the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU),the AARP,and MoveOn.org are all examples of what interest group type?

Accepted Answer

A)  political interest 
B)  public interest 
C)  racial and ethnic interest 
D)  religious interest 
A)  political interest 
B)  public interest 
C)  racial and ethnic interest 
D)  religious interest

Question 12

Discuss how money is an especially important power component of nonmembership groups.

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Money is an especially important power c

Question 13

Which of the following is a SLIG?

Accepted Answer

A)  Texas Municipal League 
B)  Texas Medical Association 
C)  Texas Farm Bureau 
D)  Texas Automobile Dealers Association 
A)  Texas Municipal League 
B)  Texas Medical Association 
C)  Texas Farm Bureau 
D)  Texas Automobile Dealers Association

Question 14

Explain the effects of economic diversity as it relates to the relative number and size of interest groups.

Accepted Answer

Economic diversity can have a significan

Question 15

Examine how having a high degree of legislative professionalism lessens the influence of interest groups.

Accepted Answer

Having a high degree of legislative prof

Question 16

As an interest group,what is the Texas Municipal League's strength?

Accepted Answer

A)  organization 
B)  size 
C)  status 
D)  number of groups 
A)  organization 
B)  size 
C)  status 
D)  number of groups

Question 17

What are the main activities lobbyists engage in?

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Lobbyists engage in a variety of activit

Question 18

Which of the following can help offset the power of interest groups?

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A)  economic diversity 
B)  competitive political parties 
C)  legislative professionalism 
D)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  economic diversity 
B)  competitive political parties 
C)  legislative professionalism 
D)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 19

The process of electioneering begins with

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A)  raising money for campaign costs. 
B)  focus groups. 
C)  candidate recruitment. 
D)  interest polling. 
A)  raising money for campaign costs. 
B)  focus groups. 
C)  candidate recruitment. 
D)  interest polling.

Question 20

Trying to influence the outcome of elections is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  electioneering. 
B)  lobbying. 
C)  campaigning. 
D)  influence peddling. 
A)  electioneering. 
B)  lobbying. 
C)  campaigning. 
D)  influence peddling.

The largest professional group in Texas is the

When the relationship between a state agency and an interest group becomes very close,it is referred to as

All of the following contribute to legislative professionalism EXCEPT

The goal of ________ is to create a favorable public image for the group.

The situation of individuals receiving the benefits of collective action without contributing is known as

Organized labor in Texas is

What is the primary difference between a membership organization and a nonmembership organization?

According to Chapter 305 of the current Government Code,an individual "who crosses either a compensation or expenditure threshold" while engaged in lobbying efforts

The process in which policy is created through the combined efforts of interest groups,a state agency,and a legislative committee is called

What was the total amount of PAC money spent in Texas in the 2012 election?

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD),the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU),the AARP,and MoveOn.org are all examples of what interest group type?

Discuss how money is an especially important power component of nonmembership groups.

Which of the following is a SLIG?

Explain the effects of economic diversity as it relates to the relative number and size of interest groups.

Examine how having a high degree of legislative professionalism lessens the influence of interest groups.

As an interest group,what is the Texas Municipal League's strength?

What are the main activities lobbyists engage in?

Which of the following can help offset the power of interest groups?

The process of electioneering begins with

Trying to influence the outcome of elections is known as

Introduction to Texas History and Politics

The Texas State Constitution and the American Federal System

The Texas Legislature

The Executive Department and the Office of the Governor of Texas

The Court System in Texas

Local Governments in Texas

Voting and Political Participation in Texas

Elections and Campaigns in Texas

Political Parties in Texas

Public Policy in Texas

Financing State Government

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Exam 10: Interest Groups and Lobbying in Texas

The largest professional group in Texas is the

When the relationship between a state agency and an interest group becomes very close,it is referred to as

All of the following contribute to legislative professionalism EXCEPT

The goal of ________ is to create a favorable public image for the group.

The situation of individuals receiving the benefits of collective action without contributing is known as

Organized labor in Texas is

What is the primary difference between a membership organization and a nonmembership organization?

According to Chapter 305 of the current Government Code,an individual "who crosses either a compensation or expenditure threshold" while engaged in lobbying efforts

The process in which policy is created through the combined efforts of interest groups,a state agency,and a legislative committee is called

What was the total amount of PAC money spent in Texas in the 2012 election?

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD),the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU),the AARP,and MoveOn.org are all examples of what interest group type?

Discuss how money is an especially important power component of nonmembership groups.

Which of the following is a SLIG?

Explain the effects of economic diversity as it relates to the relative number and size of interest groups.

Examine how having a high degree of legislative professionalism lessens the influence of interest groups.

As an interest group,what is the Texas Municipal League's strength?

What are the main activities lobbyists engage in?

Which of the following can help offset the power of interest groups?

The process of electioneering begins with

Trying to influence the outcome of elections is known as

Introduction to Texas History and Politics

The Texas State Constitution and the American Federal System

The Texas Legislature

The Executive Department and the Office of the Governor of Texas

The Court System in Texas

Local Governments in Texas

Voting and Political Participation in Texas

Elections and Campaigns in Texas

Political Parties in Texas

Public Policy in Texas

Financing State Government

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