Question 1

What did James Madison identify as the most prevalent special interest in politics?

Accepted Answer

A) economic interests 
B) civil rights 
C) social justice 
D) access to education 
A) economic interests 
B) civil rights 
C) social justice 
D) access to education

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________ problem occurs when people fail...

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A legal dispute brought before a court is called __________.

Accepted Answer

A) legislation 
B) an amicus curiae brief 
C) a regulation 
D) litigation 
A) legislation 
B) an amicus curiae brief 
C) a regulation 
D) litigation

Question 5

To which of the following might political action committees (PACs)invest their contributions in order to maximize their political influence?

Accepted Answer

A) members of the minority party in Congress 
B) campaigns of challengers 
C) campaigns of incumbents 
D) candidates for state and local offices only 
A) members of the minority party in Congress 
B) campaigns of challengers 
C) campaigns of incumbents 
D) candidates for state and local offices only

Question 6

Why was Madison particularly concerned about factions in Federalist No.10?

Accepted Answer

A) He believed that factions pursuing their self-interest would work against the broader public interest. 
B) He worried that factions were too focused on the public good and that they neglected to take care of their own needs. 
C) He worried that the Constitution did not provide enough opportunities for factions to be involved in politics. 
D) He worried that factions might prevent the Constitution from being ratified. 
A) He believed that factions pursuing their self-interest would work against the broader public interest. 
B) He worried that factions were too focused on the public good and that they neglected to take care of their own needs. 
C) He worried that the Constitution did not provide enough opportunities for factions to be involved in politics. 
D) He worried that factions might prevent the Constitution from being ratified.

Question 7

As shown in Figure 9.1,membership in labor unions has increased over the last several decades.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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 an incentive,such as a t-shirt,to those who join the campaign. 
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 an incentive,such as a t-shirt,to those who join the campaign. 
D) Publicly criticize those who don't join the campaign.

Question 9

James Madison defined a(n)__________ as a group of individuals concerned more with their self-interest than with the rights of individuals outside the group or with the needs of society as a whole.

Accepted Answer

A) faction 
B) political party 
C) social movement 
D) oligarchy 
A) faction 
B) political party 
C) social movement 
D) oligarchy

Question 10

Interest groups are often defended as a check on __________,or the tendency of democratic governments to allow the faint preferences of the masses to prevail over the intense feelings of minorities.

Accepted Answer

A) majoritarianism 
B) constitutionalism 
C) federalism 
D) libertarianism 
A) majoritarianism 
B) constitutionalism 
C) federalism 
D) libertarianism

Question 11

What is a trade association?

Accepted Answer

A) a coalition of public interest groups in a specific policy area,such as environmental policy 
B) an organization that coordinates exchanges of information and resources among multiple interest groups 
C) an organization that represents businesses within a specific industry 
D) an organization that represents the federal government during the negotiation of international trade agreements 
A) a coalition of public interest groups in a specific policy area,such as environmental policy 
B) an organization that coordinates exchanges of information and resources among multiple interest groups 
C) an organization that represents businesses within a specific industry 
D) an organization that represents the federal government during the negotiation of international trade agreements

Question 12

How do interest groups lobby the courts?

Accepted Answer

A) through letter-writing campaigns addressed to particular judges 
B) by publishing editorials in major newspapers stating their views on cases 
C) by bringing lawsuits to the courts on behalf of classes of citizens 
D) by testifying before congressional committees 
A) through letter-writing campaigns addressed to particular judges 
B) by publishing editorials in major newspapers stating their views on cases 
C) by bringing lawsuits to the courts on behalf of classes of citizens 
D) by testifying before congressional committees

Question 13

__________ refers to communicating with government officials to persuade them to support a particular policy decision.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ refers to communicating with government officials...

Question 14

In Federalist No.10,__________ expressed concerns about the harmful effects of factions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In Federalist No.10,__________ expressed concerns about the...

Question 15

To retain their tax-free status,nonprofit organizations must refrain from direct lobbying.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Most members of Congress view lobbyists as unnecessary nuisances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Why is grassroots lobbying an effective political tactic?

Accepted Answer

A) Grassroots lobbying shapes public opinion,and elected officials are known to respond to public opinion. 
B) Interest groups rarely engage in grassroots lobbying,so when they use this tactic,elected officials take notice. 
C) Grassroots lobbyists collect and bundle together campaign contributions from multiple individuals.This results in one large campaign contribution and thus maximizes the impact of each contributor. 
D) Grassroots lobbying depends on building personal connections with elected officials,who are more likely to listen to groups that they know and like. 
A) Grassroots lobbying shapes public opinion,and elected officials are known to respond to public opinion. 
B) Interest groups rarely engage in grassroots lobbying,so when they use this tactic,elected officials take notice. 
C) Grassroots lobbyists collect and bundle together campaign contributions from multiple individuals.This results in one large campaign contribution and thus maximizes the impact of each contributor. 
D) Grassroots lobbying depends on building personal connections with elected officials,who are more likely to listen to groups that they know and like.

Question 18

According to the Ethics in Government Act,former members of Congress are not permitted to lobby Congress for __________ after leaving that body.

Accepted Answer

A) one year 
B) two years 
C) five years 
D) ten years 
A) one year 
B) two years 
C) five years 
D) ten years

Question 19

How do lobbyists typically seek to influence members of Congress?

Accepted Answer

A) by introducing bills 
B) by filing amicus curiae briefs 
C) by organizing protests and demonstrations on Capitol Hill 
D) by providing technical expertise on policy issues 
A) by introducing bills 
B) by filing amicus curiae briefs 
C) by organizing protests and demonstrations on Capitol Hill 
D) by providing technical expertise on policy issues

Question 20

How might pluralism serve to enhance democracy?

Accepted Answer

A) by requiring people to join interest groups 
B) by ensuring that no single interest becomes dominant 
C) by allowing policy makers to ignore the demands of certain organizations 
D) by discouraging bargaining and compromise on policy issues 
A) by requiring people to join interest groups 
B) by ensuring that no single interest becomes dominant 
C) by allowing policy makers to ignore the demands of certain organizations 
D) by discouraging bargaining and compromise on policy issues

What did James Madison identify as the most prevalent special interest in politics?

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

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

A legal dispute brought before a court is called __________.

To which of the following might political action committees (PACs)invest their contributions in order to maximize their political influence?

Why was Madison particularly concerned about factions in Federalist No.10?

As shown in Figure 9.1,membership in labor unions has increased over the last several decades.

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?

James Madison defined a(n)__________ as a group of individuals concerned more with their self-interest than with the rights of individuals outside the group or with the needs of society as a whole.

Interest groups are often defended as a check on __________,or the tendency of democratic governments to allow the faint preferences of the masses to prevail over the intense feelings of minorities.

What is a trade association?

How do interest groups lobby the courts?

__________ refers to communicating with government officials to persuade them to support a particular policy decision.

In Federalist No.10,__________ expressed concerns about the harmful effects of factions.

To retain their tax-free status,nonprofit organizations must refrain from direct lobbying.

Most members of Congress view lobbyists as unnecessary nuisances.

Why is grassroots lobbying an effective political tactic?

According to the Ethics in Government Act,former members of Congress are not permitted to lobby Congress for __________ after leaving that body.

How do lobbyists typically seek to influence members of Congress?

How might pluralism serve to enhance democracy?

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Exam 9: Interest Groups: Getting Their Share and More

What did James Madison identify as the most prevalent special interest in politics?

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

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

A legal dispute brought before a court is called __________.

To which of the following might political action committees (PACs)invest their contributions in order to maximize their political influence?

Why was Madison particularly concerned about factions in Federalist No.10?

As shown in Figure 9.1,membership in labor unions has increased over the last several decades.

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?

James Madison defined a(n)__________ as a group of individuals concerned more with their self-interest than with the rights of individuals outside the group or with the needs of society as a whole.

Interest groups are often defended as a check on __________,or the tendency of democratic governments to allow the faint preferences of the masses to prevail over the intense feelings of minorities.

What is a trade association?

How do interest groups lobby the courts?

__________ refers to communicating with government officials to persuade them to support a particular policy decision.

In Federalist No.10,__________ expressed concerns about the harmful effects of factions.

To retain their tax-free status,nonprofit organizations must refrain from direct lobbying.

Most members of Congress view lobbyists as unnecessary nuisances.

Why is grassroots lobbying an effective political tactic?

According to the Ethics in Government Act,former members of Congress are not permitted to lobby Congress for __________ after leaving that body.

How do lobbyists typically seek to influence members of Congress?

How might pluralism serve to enhance democracy?

Politics: Who Gets What,When and How 1

Political Culture: Ideas in Conflict

The Constitution: Limiting Governmental Power

Federalism: Dividing Governmental Power

Opinion and Participation: Thinking and Acting in Politics

Mass Media: Setting the Political Agenda

Political Parties: Organizing Politics

Campaigns and Elections: Deciding Who Governs

Congress: Politics on Capitol Hill

The President: White House Politics

The Bureaucracy: Bureaucratic Politics

Courts Judicial Politics

Politics and Personal Liberty

Politics and Civil Rights

Politics and the Economy

Politics and Social Welfare

Politics and National Security

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