Question 1

Define a PAC. What limitations do PACs face when raising funds? What limitations do they face when contributing funds? Who are the primary recipients of PAC contributions, and why? In what significant ways does a PAC differ from a Super PAC?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Define a PAC. What limitations do PACs...

Question 2

Why have issue networks become more prevalent?

Accepted Answer

A)  the increasing power of corporate lobbying 
B)  the increasing diversity of interest groups 
C)  the increasing influence of PACs 
D)  the instability of candidates' positions 
E)  the increasing complexity of policy problems

Question 3

Which of the following statements would NOT be accepted by supporters of the pluralist view of interest groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  People's separate interests are a legitimate basis of public policy. 
B)  The idea of the public interest or the collective interest does not have much meaning in cases where the public is sharply divided in its policy opinions. 
C)  The opinion of the majority should always prevail in a policy dispute over the opinion of a more intense and directly affected minority. 
D)  Most interests benefit from the workings of the group system, which is a reason to support a policy process that is responsive to groups. 
E)  Public policy should represent the diversity that exists in society.

Question 4

Grassroots lobbying is based on the assumption that officials will respond to

Accepted Answer

A)  well-reasoned policy arguments. 
B)  the opportunity for extensive media publicity. 
C)  moral pleas. 
D)  the efforts of party organizations. 
E)  pressure from constituents.

Question 5

The citizens of ________ are most actively involved in interest groups and community causes.

Accepted Answer

A)  the United States 
B)  Germany 
C)  Italy 
D)  France 
E)  Great Britain

Question 6

PACs tend to contribute the most money to

Accepted Answer

A)  incumbents. 
B)  challengers. 
C)  Independents. 
D)  liberal Democrats. 
E)  liberal Republicans.

Question 7

Define citizens'(or noneconomic) interest groups and identify the types of noneconomic interest groups and the constituencies they serve.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Define citizens'(or noneconomic) interest groups and identify...

Exam 9: Interest Groups: Organizing for Influence