Question 1

An amicus curiae brief is

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A) one that enables a group of similarly situated plaintiffs to combine similar grievances into a single suit to pursue a remedy for past wrongs. 
B) an oral or written appeal of a court decision made by an interest group that is party to the particular case. 
C) an oral or written appeal of a court decision made by an interest group not party to a particular case. 
D) a written argument submitted to the courts in support of one side of a case. 
E) the written statement of a court's decision in a case explaining the reasons for the decision. 
A) one that enables a group of similarly situated plaintiffs to combine similar grievances into a single suit to pursue a remedy for past wrongs. 
B) an oral or written appeal of a court decision made by an interest group that is party to the particular case. 
C) an oral or written appeal of a court decision made by an interest group not party to a particular case. 
D) a written argument submitted to the courts in support of one side of a case. 
E) the written statement of a court's decision in a case explaining the reasons for the decision.

Question 2

A pluralistic interpretation of interest group politics would maintain that

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A) all groups are subject to corrupt practices and tactics involving violence. 
B) the degree of organization of a group has no effect on its ability to influence policy. 
C) all legitimate groups can affect public policy by means of one political resource or another. 
D) when groups compete the public interest is not served. 
E) the overemphasis on groups in America has submerged the value of the individual and led to government policies that suppress individual interests. 
A) all groups are subject to corrupt practices and tactics involving violence. 
B) the degree of organization of a group has no effect on its ability to influence policy. 
C) all legitimate groups can affect public policy by means of one political resource or another. 
D) when groups compete the public interest is not served. 
E) the overemphasis on groups in America has submerged the value of the individual and led to government policies that suppress individual interests.

Question 3

The multiplicity of American interest groups and the openness of American politics tends to _______ representation of individual interests. k.facilitate

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A) hinder 
B) block 
C) discourage 
D) amplify 
A) hinder 
B) block 
C) discourage 
D) amplify

Question 4

The hyperpluralist complaint that interest group politics creates subgovernments refers to the

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A) cooperative efforts of business and government to promote special interests. 
B) power of interest groups in determining government policies. 
C) overwhelming influence of interest groups in local governments. 
D) use of paid lobbyists on congressional committees and subcommittees. 
E) network of groups within the American political system that continually work against each other. 
A) cooperative efforts of business and government to promote special interests. 
B) power of interest groups in determining government policies. 
C) overwhelming influence of interest groups in local governments. 
D) use of paid lobbyists on congressional committees and subcommittees. 
E) network of groups within the American political system that continually work against each other.

Question 5

Interest groups employ the strategy of "going public"

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A) because public opinion may ultimately make its way to policymakers. 
B) so they can benefit from and use public opinion when possible. 
C) to help improve their own reputations as meaningful forces among the public. 
D) to create goodwill among the American public. 
E) All of the above are true. 
A) because public opinion may ultimately make its way to policymakers. 
B) so they can benefit from and use public opinion when possible. 
C) to help improve their own reputations as meaningful forces among the public. 
D) to create goodwill among the American public. 
E) All of the above are true.

Question 6

The growth in the scope of government is partially responsible for the proliferation of interest groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Describe the free-rider problem and provide an example of a way in which an interest group might activate potential members with an eye toward addressing this problem.

Accepted Answer

The free-rider problem refers to the iss

Question 8

According to ________ theorists,interest groups compete and counterbalance one another in the political marketplace.

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A) elitist 
B) hyperelitist 
C) pluralist 
D) hyperpluralist 
E) free-market 
A) elitist 
B) hyperelitist 
C) pluralist 
D) hyperpluralist 
E) free-market

Question 9

What is the importance of amicus curiae briefs and class action lawsuits to the efforts of interest groups to influence policy?

Accepted Answer

Amicus curiae briefs and class action la

Question 10

Another term for a subgovernment is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) iron triangle. 
B) interest group. 
C) multinational corporation. 
D) faction. 
E) political party. 
A) iron triangle. 
B) interest group. 
C) multinational corporation. 
D) faction. 
E) political party.

Question 11

Hyperpluralist theory argues that interest group activity brings representation to all and that groups compete and counterbalance one another in the political marketplace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Whereas interest groups tend to be ________,political parties are __________.

Accepted Answer

A) policy specialists; policy generalists 
B) policy generalists; policy specialists 
C) pluralists; elitists 
D) elitists; pluralists 
E) people driven; candidate driven 
A) policy specialists; policy generalists 
B) policy generalists; policy specialists 
C) pluralists; elitists 
D) elitists; pluralists 
E) people driven; candidate driven

Question 13

According to elite theorists,tremendous power in the political process is held by labor and agricultural unions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Interest groups differ from political parties because

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A) parties use technology more effectively. 
B) groups tend to be policy specialists while parties tend to be policy generalists. 
C) the groups' main arena is the electoral system. 
D) parties seek many access points in government. 
E) parties use technology less effectively. 
A) parties use technology more effectively. 
B) groups tend to be policy specialists while parties tend to be policy generalists. 
C) the groups' main arena is the electoral system. 
D) parties seek many access points in government. 
E) parties use technology less effectively.

Question 15

Steve Sovern's LASTPAC and Common Cause

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A) agree that all candidates and officeholders should not accept money from political action groups. 
B) disagree on the issue of whether PACs engage in influence peddling. 
C) disagree on the issue of whether electioneering is an appropriate policy arena for interest groups. 
D) agree that the $5,000 limit on PAC contributions makes such contributions meaningless in multimillion-dollar presidential campaigns and should be rescinded. 
E) agree that the income tax check-off to support public financing of presidential campaigns should be eliminated. 
A) agree that all candidates and officeholders should not accept money from political action groups. 
B) disagree on the issue of whether PACs engage in influence peddling. 
C) disagree on the issue of whether electioneering is an appropriate policy arena for interest groups. 
D) agree that the $5,000 limit on PAC contributions makes such contributions meaningless in multimillion-dollar presidential campaigns and should be rescinded. 
E) agree that the income tax check-off to support public financing of presidential campaigns should be eliminated.

Question 16

________ helps to explain why public interest lobbies have relatively small proportions of actual members.

Accepted Answer

A) The free-rider problem 
B) Special interest liberalism 
C) The rise of political action committees 
D) Tougher regulation of all lobbyists 
E) Olson's law of large groups 
A) The free-rider problem 
B) Special interest liberalism 
C) The rise of political action committees 
D) Tougher regulation of all lobbyists 
E) Olson's law of large groups

Question 17

Olson's law of large groups suggests that the larger the group,the further it will fall short of providing an optimal amount of a collective good.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Compare and contrast the different types of economic interest groups in the United States.What type of economic interest group has been most successful and why?

Accepted Answer

Economic interest groups in the United S

Question 19

Goods such as publications,discounts,and group insurance rates are examples of

Accepted Answer

A) selective benefits. 
B) free riders. 
C) collective goods. 
D) subgovernments. 
E) membership requirements. 
A) selective benefits. 
B) free riders. 
C) collective goods. 
D) subgovernments. 
E) membership requirements.

Question 20

Selective benefits are one way for large groups to overcome Olson's law of large groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

An amicus curiae brief is

A pluralistic interpretation of interest group politics would maintain that

The multiplicity of American interest groups and the openness of American politics tends to _______ representation of individual interests. k.facilitate

The hyperpluralist complaint that interest group politics creates subgovernments refers to the

Interest groups employ the strategy of "going public"

The growth in the scope of government is partially responsible for the proliferation of interest groups.

Describe the free-rider problem and provide an example of a way in which an interest group might activate potential members with an eye toward addressing this problem.

According to ________ theorists,interest groups compete and counterbalance one another in the political marketplace.

What is the importance of amicus curiae briefs and class action lawsuits to the efforts of interest groups to influence policy?

Another term for a subgovernment is a(n)

Hyperpluralist theory argues that interest group activity brings representation to all and that groups compete and counterbalance one another in the political marketplace.

Whereas interest groups tend to be ,political parties are __.

According to elite theorists,tremendous power in the political process is held by labor and agricultural unions.

Interest groups differ from political parties because

Steve Sovern's LASTPAC and Common Cause

________ helps to explain why public interest lobbies have relatively small proportions of actual members.

Olson's law of large groups suggests that the larger the group,the further it will fall short of providing an optimal amount of a collective good.

Compare and contrast the different types of economic interest groups in the United States.What type of economic interest group has been most successful and why?

Goods such as publications,discounts,and group insurance rates are examples of

Selective benefits are one way for large groups to overcome Olson's law of large groups.

Introducing Government in America

The Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties and Public Policy

Civil Rights and Public Policy

Public Opinion and Political Action

The Mass Media and the Political Agenda

Political Parties

Campaigns and Voting Behavior

Congress

The Presidency

The Federal Bureaucracy

The Federal Courts

Congress,the President,and the Budget: the Politics of Taxing and Spending

Social Welfare Policymaking

National Security Policymaking

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Exam 10: Interest Groups

An amicus curiae brief is

A pluralistic interpretation of interest group politics would maintain that

The multiplicity of American interest groups and the openness of American politics tends to _______ representation of individual interests. k.facilitate

The hyperpluralist complaint that interest group politics creates subgovernments refers to the

Interest groups employ the strategy of "going public"

The growth in the scope of government is partially responsible for the proliferation of interest groups.

Describe the free-rider problem and provide an example of a way in which an interest group might activate potential members with an eye toward addressing this problem.

According to ________ theorists,interest groups compete and counterbalance one another in the political marketplace.

What is the importance of amicus curiae briefs and class action lawsuits to the efforts of interest groups to influence policy?

Another term for a subgovernment is a(n)

Hyperpluralist theory argues that interest group activity brings representation to all and that groups compete and counterbalance one another in the political marketplace.

Whereas interest groups tend to be ________,political parties are __________.

According to elite theorists,tremendous power in the political process is held by labor and agricultural unions.

Interest groups differ from political parties because

Steve Sovern's LASTPAC and Common Cause

________ helps to explain why public interest lobbies have relatively small proportions of actual members.

Olson's law of large groups suggests that the larger the group,the further it will fall short of providing an optimal amount of a collective good.

Compare and contrast the different types of economic interest groups in the United States.What type of economic interest group has been most successful and why?

Goods such as publications,discounts,and group insurance rates are examples of

Selective benefits are one way for large groups to overcome Olson's law of large groups.

Introducing Government in America

The Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties and Public Policy

Civil Rights and Public Policy

Public Opinion and Political Action

The Mass Media and the Political Agenda

Political Parties

Campaigns and Voting Behavior

Congress

The Presidency

The Federal Bureaucracy

The Federal Courts

Congress,the President,and the Budget: the Politics of Taxing and Spending

Social Welfare Policymaking

National Security Policymaking

Filters

Whereas interest groups tend to be ,political parties are __.