Question 1

When are PACs prohibited from making contributions to members of the Texas state legislature?

Accepted Answer

A)  never; they are free to contribute whenever they wish 
B)  during the regular 140-day session only 
C)  the period beginning 30 days before and ending 30 days after the regular session 
D)  in odd calendar years, i.e. 1971, 1973 
A)  never; they are free to contribute whenever they wish 
B)  during the regular 140-day session only 
C)  the period beginning 30 days before and ending 30 days after the regular session 
D)  in odd calendar years, i.e. 1971, 1973

Question 2

Imagine you own a small company and you form an interest group to lobby your elected representatives.What category of interest group organization would yours fall under?

Accepted Answer

A)  membership organization 
B)  nonmembership organization 
C)  governmental organization 
D)  quasi-private organization 
A)  membership organization 
B)  nonmembership organization 
C)  governmental organization 
D)  quasi-private organization

Question 3

What is the most important tool for interest groups seeking to influence election outcomes?

Accepted Answer

A)  lawyers 
B)  public relations 
C)  money 
D)  connections 
A)  lawyers 
B)  public relations 
C)  money 
D)  connections

When are PACs prohibited from making contributions to members of the Texas state legislature?

Imagine you own a small company and you form an interest group to lobby your elected representatives.What category of interest group organization would yours fall under?

What is the most important tool for interest groups seeking to influence election outcomes?

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

When are PACs prohibited from making contributions to members of the Texas state legislature?

Imagine you own a small company and you form an interest group to lobby your elected representatives.What category of interest group organization would yours fall under?

What is the most important tool for interest groups seeking to influence election outcomes?

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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