Question 1

Why is it significant that business/economic interest groups have more lobbyists in Washington,D.C.,than other types of groups?

Accepted Answer

A) Some people fear that government may disproportionately favor business interests in policy making. 
B) It has become difficult for other types of organizations to establish a presence in Washington,D.C. 
C) The business lobby has contributed to the widespread problem of bribing elected officials. 
D) By providing a model for other groups,business lobbyists have enhanced the political influence of public interest and other organizations. 
A) Some people fear that government may disproportionately favor business interests in policy making. 
B) It has become difficult for other types of organizations to establish a presence in Washington,D.C. 
C) The business lobby has contributed to the widespread problem of bribing elected officials. 
D) By providing a model for other groups,business lobbyists have enhanced the political influence of public interest and other organizations.

Question 2

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 3

What is a political action committee (PAC)?

Accepted Answer

A) an organization within a political party that coordinates campaign events 
B) an organizations that focuses on grassroots/outside lobbying 
C) an organization that conducts voter registration drives 
D) an organization that solicits campaign contributions and distributes them to political candidates 
A) an organization within a political party that coordinates campaign events 
B) an organizations that focuses on grassroots/outside lobbying 
C) an organization that conducts voter registration drives 
D) an organization that solicits campaign contributions and distributes them to political candidates

Question 4

In the early 20th century,the main focus of most women's organizations was to __________.

Accepted Answer

A) obtain the vote 
B) change divorce laws 
C) make abortion legal 
D) demand equal pay 
A) obtain the vote 
B) change divorce laws 
C) make abortion legal 
D) demand equal pay

Question 5

If James Madison were alive today,he would most likely view the rapid growth of interest groups over the past several decades as a positive development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Research has shown that business/economic interest groups outnumber all other types of organizations in terms of their lobbying presence in Washington,D.C.Why do some scholars view this as problematic for the functioning of our political system? Could it be argued that this is not a problem at all?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Note that thos

Question 7

One way that interest groups can influence elections is by endorsing candidates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

This is one of the largest and most active interest groups devoted to legislation.

Accepted Answer

A) the American Civil Liberties Union 
B) the Christian Coalition 
C) the National Organization for Women 
D) the Sierra Club 
A) the American Civil Liberties Union 
B) the Christian Coalition 
C) the National Organization for Women 
D) the Sierra Club

Question 9

According to the idea 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 10

How does lobbying the executive branch differ from lobbying Congress?

Accepted Answer

A) Fewer interest groups lobby Congress than lobby the executive branch. 
B) Fewer interest groups lobby the executive branch than lobby Congress. 
C) Lobbying the executive branch has less impact on government than lobbying Congress. 
D) Lobbying the executive branch focuses more on rulemaking,whereas lobbying Congress focuses more on pending legislation. 
A) Fewer interest groups lobby Congress than lobby the executive branch. 
B) Fewer interest groups lobby the executive branch than lobby Congress. 
C) Lobbying the executive branch has less impact on government than lobbying Congress. 
D) Lobbying the executive branch focuses more on rulemaking,whereas lobbying Congress focuses more on pending legislation.

Question 11

Which of the following is the main type of organization that lobbies on behalf of workers?

Accepted Answer

A) public interest group 
B) trade association 
C) corporation 
D) labor union 
A) public interest group 
B) trade association 
C) corporation 
D) labor union

Question 12

You are the leader of a student organization working to pass federal legislation that would increase financial aid to college students.What specific strategies could you employ to overcome the free-rider problem in order to build your organization and increase your political clout?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Describe the f

Question 13

Social movement claims are often directed against elites and are characterized by the participation of "ordinary people."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

How does lobbying the executive branch differ from lobbying the judicial branch?

Accepted Answer

A) Lobbying the executive branch may involve grassroots/outside lobbying,whereas lobbying the courts typically does not. 
B) It is much more costly for interest groups to lobby the courts than to lobby the executive branch. 
C) It is much more costly for interest groups to lobby the executive branch than to lobby the courts. 
D) Lobbying the executive branch focuses on pending legislation,whereas lobbying the courts focuses on overturning existing law. 
A) Lobbying the executive branch may involve grassroots/outside lobbying,whereas lobbying the courts typically does not. 
B) It is much more costly for interest groups to lobby the courts than to lobby the executive branch. 
C) It is much more costly for interest groups to lobby the executive branch than to lobby the courts. 
D) Lobbying the executive branch focuses on pending legislation,whereas lobbying the courts focuses on overturning existing law.

Question 15

Critics of pluralism would note that __________.

Accepted Answer

A) government decisions reflect the balance of competing interests in society 
B) resources and political power are unequally distributed within society 
C) individuals with shared grievances always form interest groups to press their demands upon government 
D) government is too responsive to the demands of interest groups 
A) government decisions reflect the balance of competing interests in society 
B) resources and political power are unequally distributed within society 
C) individuals with shared grievances always form interest groups to press their demands upon government 
D) government is too responsive to the demands of interest groups

Question 16

Grassroots lobbying is best defined as __________.

Accepted Answer

A) building and maintain goodwill with the general public 
B) inspiring constituents to contact their representatives 
C) joining together interest groups to achieve common goals 
D) using high-paid professionals to contact legislators 
A) building and maintain goodwill with the general public 
B) inspiring constituents to contact their representatives 
C) joining together interest groups to achieve common goals 
D) using high-paid professionals to contact legislators

Question 17

Which of the following raise money from individuals and then distribute it in the form of contributions to political candidates?

Accepted Answer

A) 527 organizations 
B) coordinating committees 
C) 501(c)3 organizations 
D) political action committees 
A) 527 organizations 
B) coordinating committees 
C) 501(c)3 organizations 
D) political action committees

Question 18

Giving or offering anything of value in an effort to influence government officials in the performance of their duties is called __________.

Accepted Answer

A) grassroots mobilization 
B) bribery 
C) coalition building 
D) lobbying 
A) grassroots mobilization 
B) bribery 
C) coalition building 
D) lobbying

Question 19

Business groups have more offices and representatives in Washington,D.C.,than all other types of organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A(n)__________ is a joining together of interest groups to achieve common goals.

Accepted Answer

A) iron triangle 
B) issue network 
C) political action committee 
D) coalition 
A) iron triangle 
B) issue network 
C) political action committee 
D) coalition

Why is it significant that business/economic interest groups have more lobbyists in Washington,D.C.,than other types of groups?

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

What is a political action committee (PAC)?

In the early 20th century,the main focus of most women's organizations was to __________.

If James Madison were alive today,he would most likely view the rapid growth of interest groups over the past several decades as a positive development.

Research has shown that business/economic interest groups outnumber all other types of organizations in terms of their lobbying presence in Washington,D.C.Why do some scholars view this as problematic for the functioning of our political system? Could it be argued that this is not a problem at all?

One way that interest groups can influence elections is by endorsing candidates.

This is one of the largest and most active interest groups devoted to legislation.

According to the idea 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?

How does lobbying the executive branch differ from lobbying Congress?

Which of the following is the main type of organization that lobbies on behalf of workers?

You are the leader of a student organization working to pass federal legislation that would increase financial aid to college students.What specific strategies could you employ to overcome the free-rider problem in order to build your organization and increase your political clout?

Social movement claims are often directed against elites and are characterized by the participation of "ordinary people."

How does lobbying the executive branch differ from lobbying the judicial branch?

Critics of pluralism would note that __________.

Grassroots lobbying is best defined as __________.

Which of the following raise money from individuals and then distribute it in the form of contributions to political candidates?

Giving or offering anything of value in an effort to influence government officials in the performance of their duties is called __________.

Business groups have more offices and representatives in Washington,D.C.,than all other types of organizations.

A(n)__________ is a joining together of interest groups to achieve common goals.

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Political Parties: Organizing Politics

Campaigns and Elections: Deciding Who Governs

Congress: Politics on Capitol Hill

The President: White House Politics

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Exam 9: Interest Groups: Getting Their Share and More

Why is it significant that business/economic interest groups have more lobbyists in Washington,D.C.,than other types of groups?

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

What is a political action committee (PAC)?

In the early 20th century,the main focus of most women's organizations was to __________.

If James Madison were alive today,he would most likely view the rapid growth of interest groups over the past several decades as a positive development.

Research has shown that business/economic interest groups outnumber all other types of organizations in terms of their lobbying presence in Washington,D.C.Why do some scholars view this as problematic for the functioning of our political system? Could it be argued that this is not a problem at all?

One way that interest groups can influence elections is by endorsing candidates.

This is one of the largest and most active interest groups devoted to legislation.

According to the idea 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?

How does lobbying the executive branch differ from lobbying Congress?

Which of the following is the main type of organization that lobbies on behalf of workers?

You are the leader of a student organization working to pass federal legislation that would increase financial aid to college students.What specific strategies could you employ to overcome the free-rider problem in order to build your organization and increase your political clout?

Social movement claims are often directed against elites and are characterized by the participation of "ordinary people."

How does lobbying the executive branch differ from lobbying the judicial branch?

Critics of pluralism would note that __________.

Grassroots lobbying is best defined as __________.

Which of the following raise money from individuals and then distribute it in the form of contributions to political candidates?

Giving or offering anything of value in an effort to influence government officials in the performance of their duties is called __________.

Business groups have more offices and representatives in Washington,D.C.,than all other types of organizations.

A(n)__________ is a joining together of interest groups to achieve common goals.

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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