Question 1

The free-rider problem occurs because:

Accepted Answer

A)  members of Congress are presented with many opportunities to amend a piece of legislation 
B)  the government subsidizes most forms of transportation in the United States 
C)  the benefits of a group's actions are available only to a specific segment of society 
D)  the benefits of a group's actions are broadly available and cannot be denied to nonmembers 
E)  members of Congress listen only to organized interest groups and not to public opinion polls 
A)  members of Congress are presented with many opportunities to amend a piece of legislation 
B)  the government subsidizes most forms of transportation in the United States 
C)  the benefits of a group's actions are available only to a specific segment of society 
D)  the benefits of a group's actions are broadly available and cannot be denied to nonmembers 
E)  members of Congress listen only to organized interest groups and not to public opinion polls

Question 2

Why is it important for interest groups to offer selective benefits?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is necessary to limit the extent of the free-rider problem. 
B)  If they do not, people will join political parties instead. 
C)  Selective benefits are the only way to measure the success of an interest group. 
D)  If they do not, people will accuse the groups of being antidemocratic. 
E)  Selective benefits allow interest groups to make the profits they need to continue operating. 
A)  It is necessary to limit the extent of the free-rider problem. 
B)  If they do not, people will join political parties instead. 
C)  Selective benefits are the only way to measure the success of an interest group. 
D)  If they do not, people will accuse the groups of being antidemocratic. 
E)  Selective benefits allow interest groups to make the profits they need to continue operating.

Question 3

Except for laws against bribery,lobbyists are shielded from any legal regulations of their activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which group is best adapted to organizing the lower classes?

Accepted Answer

A)  a public interest group 
B)  an ideological interest group 
C)  a professional association 
D)  a political party 
E)  a business group 
A)  a public interest group 
B)  an ideological interest group 
C)  a professional association 
D)  a political party 
E)  a business group

Question 5

Grassroots lobbying has become a common practice in government over the past several decades.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The solidary benefits of interest groups include:

Accepted Answer

A)  friendship and consciousness-raising 
B)  special services and goods 
C)  information and money 
D)  identification with the purpose or ideology of the group 
E)  representation before government 
A)  friendship and consciousness-raising 
B)  special services and goods 
C)  information and money 
D)  identification with the purpose or ideology of the group 
E)  representation before government

Question 7

The National League of Cities is a good example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  a public-sector interest group 
B)  a professional association 
C)  a political party 
D)  a political action committee 
E)  a public interest group 
A)  a public-sector interest group 
B)  a professional association 
C)  a political party 
D)  a political action committee 
E)  a public interest group

Question 8

An iron triangle is made up of an alliance between:

Accepted Answer

A)  a legislative committee, an executive agency, and the federal courts 
B)  the federal courts, the state courts, and interest groups 
C)  a legislative committee, an interest group, and an executive agency 
D)  an interest group, an executive agency, and the media 
E)  the media, a legislative committee, and the federal courts 
A)  a legislative committee, an executive agency, and the federal courts 
B)  the federal courts, the state courts, and interest groups 
C)  a legislative committee, an interest group, and an executive agency 
D)  an interest group, an executive agency, and the media 
E)  the media, a legislative committee, and the federal courts

Question 9

People who benefit from the work of an interest group but who do not themselves contribute any effort or money are called free riders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

When interest groups take out advertisements and hold marches,these are examples of:

Accepted Answer

A)  mobilizing public opinion 
B)  partisan politics 
C)  lobbying 
D)  litigating 
E)  issue networking. 
A)  mobilizing public opinion 
B)  partisan politics 
C)  lobbying 
D)  litigating 
E)  issue networking.

Question 11

Which of the following issues is NOT part of the agenda of the New Politics movement?

Accepted Answer

A)  environmental protection 
B)  occupational health and safety legislation 
C)  industrial deregulation 
D)  nuclear disarmament 
E)  women's rights 
A)  environmental protection 
B)  occupational health and safety legislation 
C)  industrial deregulation 
D)  nuclear disarmament 
E)  women's rights

Question 12

Describe some of the different strategies that interest groups may employ to gain influence on government.What types of interest groups choose what kinds of policies?

Accepted Answer

Interest groups can employ a variety of

Question 13

A ______ is the best example of an informational benefit provided by many interest groups.

Accepted Answer

A)  consciousness-raising workshop 
B)  free T-shirt 
C)  newsletter 
D)  health insurance program 
E)  travel discount 
A)  consciousness-raising workshop 
B)  free T-shirt 
C)  newsletter 
D)  health insurance program 
E)  travel discount

Question 14

By 2012,there were approximately ______ PACs in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A)  150 
B)  1,500 
C)  5,500 
D)  15,000 
E)  25,000 
A)  150 
B)  1,500 
C)  5,500 
D)  15,000 
E)  25,000

Question 15

The fact that interest groups favor the wealthy and well educated can be understood as a reflection of what eternal dilemma in American politics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Liberty is often inconsistent with equality. 
B)  Democracy has not been helpful in reducing the number of factions. 
C)  There are no efficient means of organizing the working class in the United States. 
D)  Organized associations and groups inhibit freedom. 
E)  It is difficult to have majority rule and also protect minority rights. 
A)  Liberty is often inconsistent with equality. 
B)  Democracy has not been helpful in reducing the number of factions. 
C)  There are no efficient means of organizing the working class in the United States. 
D)  Organized associations and groups inhibit freedom. 
E)  It is difficult to have majority rule and also protect minority rights.

Question 16

Grandparents,tall people,and undergraduates are all examples of:

Accepted Answer

A)  political parties 
B)  pluralist interest groups 
C)  political action committees 
D)  potential interest groups 
E)  public interest groups 
A)  political parties 
B)  pluralist interest groups 
C)  political action committees 
D)  potential interest groups 
E)  public interest groups

Question 17

Public interest groups differ from other types of interest groups in that:

Accepted Answer

A)  they claim to serve the common good, not just their own particular interests 
B)  they were the first political associations to use the strategy of direct mailing 
C)  they were the first group to abandon lobbying and take up only grassroots activism 
D)  unlike other interest groups, their status is like that of a charity, not a political organization 
E)  unlike other interest groups, they have no membership requirements and allow any member of the public to join 
A)  they claim to serve the common good, not just their own particular interests 
B)  they were the first political associations to use the strategy of direct mailing 
C)  they were the first group to abandon lobbying and take up only grassroots activism 
D)  unlike other interest groups, their status is like that of a charity, not a political organization 
E)  unlike other interest groups, they have no membership requirements and allow any member of the public to join

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a key organizational component of interest groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  members 
B)  money 
C)  leadership 
D)  newsletter and Web site 
E)  an agency or office 
A)  members 
B)  money 
C)  leadership 
D)  newsletter and Web site 
E)  an agency or office

Question 19

It is difficult for political scientists to categorize unrepresented interests because:

Accepted Answer

A)  there are no constitutional means for unorganized interests to compete for attention 
B)  there are no organizations that can present their identities and demands 
C)  there are no measurements of interests and needs outside of representation 
D)  there are no legitimate interests that do not already have representation 
E)  these interests often want to stay hidden from public view 
A)  there are no constitutional means for unorganized interests to compete for attention 
B)  there are no organizations that can present their identities and demands 
C)  there are no measurements of interests and needs outside of representation 
D)  there are no legitimate interests that do not already have representation 
E)  these interests often want to stay hidden from public view

Question 20

If a person was motivated to join an environmental organization because they strongly believe in protecting the environment and support the goals of the group,then we would say they were motivated by:

Accepted Answer

A)  pluralism 
B)  solidary benefits 
C)  purposive benefits 
D)  informational benefits 
E)  material benefits 
A)  pluralism 
B)  solidary benefits 
C)  purposive benefits 
D)  informational benefits 
E)  material benefits

The free-rider problem occurs because:

Why is it important for interest groups to offer selective benefits?

Except for laws against bribery,lobbyists are shielded from any legal regulations of their activities.

Which group is best adapted to organizing the lower classes?

Grassroots lobbying has become a common practice in government over the past several decades.

The solidary benefits of interest groups include:

The National League of Cities is a good example of:

An iron triangle is made up of an alliance between:

People who benefit from the work of an interest group but who do not themselves contribute any effort or money are called free riders.

When interest groups take out advertisements and hold marches,these are examples of:

Which of the following issues is NOT part of the agenda of the New Politics movement?

Describe some of the different strategies that interest groups may employ to gain influence on government.What types of interest groups choose what kinds of policies?

A ______ is the best example of an informational benefit provided by many interest groups.

By 2012,there were approximately ______ PACs in the United States.

The fact that interest groups favor the wealthy and well educated can be understood as a reflection of what eternal dilemma in American politics?

Grandparents,tall people,and undergraduates are all examples of:

Public interest groups differ from other types of interest groups in that:

Which of the following is NOT a key organizational component of interest groups?

It is difficult for political scientists to categorize unrepresented interests because:

If a person was motivated to join an environmental organization because they strongly believe in protecting the environment and support the goals of the group,then we would say they were motivated by:

Introduction: The Citizen and the Government

The Founding and the Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

Public Opinion

The Media

Political Parties,Participation,and Elections

Congress

The Presidency

Bureaucracy

The Federal Courts

Domestic Policy

Foreign Policy

Filters

Exam 8: Interest Groups

The free-rider problem occurs because:

Why is it important for interest groups to offer selective benefits?

Except for laws against bribery,lobbyists are shielded from any legal regulations of their activities.

Which group is best adapted to organizing the lower classes?

Grassroots lobbying has become a common practice in government over the past several decades.

The solidary benefits of interest groups include:

The National League of Cities is a good example of:

An iron triangle is made up of an alliance between:

People who benefit from the work of an interest group but who do not themselves contribute any effort or money are called free riders.

When interest groups take out advertisements and hold marches,these are examples of:

Which of the following issues is NOT part of the agenda of the New Politics movement?

Describe some of the different strategies that interest groups may employ to gain influence on government.What types of interest groups choose what kinds of policies?

A ______ is the best example of an informational benefit provided by many interest groups.

By 2012,there were approximately ______ PACs in the United States.

The fact that interest groups favor the wealthy and well educated can be understood as a reflection of what eternal dilemma in American politics?

Grandparents,tall people,and undergraduates are all examples of:

Public interest groups differ from other types of interest groups in that:

Which of the following is NOT a key organizational component of interest groups?

It is difficult for political scientists to categorize unrepresented interests because:

If a person was motivated to join an environmental organization because they strongly believe in protecting the environment and support the goals of the group,then we would say they were motivated by:

Introduction: The Citizen and the Government

The Founding and the Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

Public Opinion

The Media

Political Parties,Participation,and Elections

Congress

The Presidency

Bureaucracy

The Federal Courts

Domestic Policy

Foreign Policy

Filters