Question 1

Webs of influence among interest groups, policy makers, and policy advocates are called ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Webs of influence among interest groups, policy...

Question 2

Grassroots lobbying is used to focus on constituents themselves rather than on their representatives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Collective action can be best described as ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  individuals committing themselves to a group goal and investing time, money, and effort to see that goal realized 
B)  sets of issues that government official, voters, and the general public have an interest in and work to advance 
C)  the theory that describes how political power can be distributed among various competing groups in a way that keeps them all in check 
D)  tangible benefits that members of a group receive for their membership or contributions

Question 4

Unlike other widely known 21st century movements like Black Lives Matter, ______ did not appear to have the necessary infrastructure to sustain the movement over the long haul.

Accepted Answer

A)  Black Twitter 
B)  EPA 
C)  Occupy Wall Street 
D)  NOW

Question 5

Many would argue that the federal government's response to the financial crisis of 2008 favored powerfully connected financial firms at the expense of the average citizen. Would you agree or disagree with this statement? Why?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Many would argue that the federal government's...

Question 6

In September 2011, nearly one thousand people gathered to protest against the concentration of wealth at the very top of American society. Where did the protesters gather?

Accepted Answer

A)  Central Park 
B)  Zuccotti Park 
C)  Times Square 
D)  Broadway

Question 7

Often an interest group will donate money to both Republicans and Democrats in the same election.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

James Madison realized that to eliminate factions, a republic must also ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  highly restrict the liberties of its citizens 
B)  encourage citizens to exercise their civil rights 
C)  discourage citizens from participating in elections 
D)  encourage civic duty and responsibility

Question 9

Which of the following academics developed an influential theory regarding the logic of interest group participation by studying why people choose not to participate?

Accepted Answer

A)  David Truman 
B)  Mancur Olson 
C)  Robert Dahl 
D)  C. Wright Mills

Question 10

Which of the following bests describes when agencies tasked with regulating businesses, industries, or other interest groups are populated by individuals with close ties to the very firms that they are supposed to regulate?

Accepted Answer

A)  inside lobbying 
B)  purposive lobbying 
C)  agency capture 
D)  executive collusion

Question 11

Alexis de Tocqueville was struck by America's passion for individuality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The theory of pluralism is one in which ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  competition among groups serves to keep any one of them in check 
B)  the growth of interest groups must be suppressed by the government 
C)  individual voices matter more than those of interest groups 
D)  large interest groups are encouraged to operate at the expense of minorities

Question 13

Based on their platforms, which 2016 presidential candidate's views most closely align with the Occupy Wall Street movement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hillary Clinton 
B)  Bernie Sanders 
C)  Donald Trump 
D)  Ted Cruz

Question 14

In his famous book Democracy in America, Alexis de Tocqueville was struck with Americans' "passion for joining." What major questions accompany the idea that we are a "nation of joiners"? How can these questions be addressed in our study of political science?

Accepted Answer

The answer of In his famous book Democracy in America,...

Question 15

C. Wright Mills noted that the exercise of power may be seen ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  not only in actions that are taken but in inaction or the prevention of actions 
B)  only in the hands of the people at the grassroots political level 
C)  in the actions of elected lawmakers who act on the beliefs of their constituents 
D)  in the actions taken by large social movements that control the political agenda

Question 16

If a group member is rewarded simply by the satisfaction of working with others to achieve a common goal or purpose, he/she would be receiving a ______ benefit.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If a group member is rewarded simply...

Question 17

Webs of influence among interest groups, policy makers, and policy advocates are known as ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  iron triangles 
B)  agency capture 
C)  governmental lobbies 
D)  issue networks

Question 18

An individual who enjoys collective goods while also helping to secure them would be a free rider.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Purposive benefits are described as the ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  interaction with government officials in order to advance a group's goals 
B)  benefits made available only to people who join or contribute to a group 
C)  satisfaction of working with other to achieve a common goal or purpose 
D)  benefits individuals attach to forming personal relationships for their own sake

Question 20

Which of the following tactics are most likely to be used by social movements?

Accepted Answer

A)  protest and civil disobedience 
B)  letter writing campaigns 
C)  demonstrations outside of federal building 
D)  financial donations to candidates in local elections

Exam 8: Interest Groups and Social Movements: Collective Action, Power, and Representation

Webs of influence among interest groups, policy makers, and policy advocates are called ______.

Grassroots lobbying is used to focus on constituents themselves rather than on their representatives.

Collective action can be best described as ______.

Unlike other widely known 21st century movements like Black Lives Matter, ______ did not appear to have the necessary infrastructure to sustain the movement over the long haul.

Many would argue that the federal government's response to the financial crisis of 2008 favored powerfully connected financial firms at the expense of the average citizen. Would you agree or disagree with this statement? Why?

In September 2011, nearly one thousand people gathered to protest against the concentration of wealth at the very top of American society. Where did the protesters gather?

Often an interest group will donate money to both Republicans and Democrats in the same election.

James Madison realized that to eliminate factions, a republic must also ______.

Which of the following academics developed an influential theory regarding the logic of interest group participation by studying why people choose not to participate?

Which of the following bests describes when agencies tasked with regulating businesses, industries, or other interest groups are populated by individuals with close ties to the very firms that they are supposed to regulate?

Alexis de Tocqueville was struck by America's passion for individuality.

The theory of pluralism is one in which ______.

Based on their platforms, which 2016 presidential candidate's views most closely align with the Occupy Wall Street movement?

In his famous book Democracy in America, Alexis de Tocqueville was struck with Americans' "passion for joining." What major questions accompany the idea that we are a "nation of joiners"? How can these questions be addressed in our study of political science?

C. Wright Mills noted that the exercise of power may be seen ______.

If a group member is rewarded simply by the satisfaction of working with others to achieve a common goal or purpose, he/she would be receiving a ______ benefit.

Webs of influence among interest groups, policy makers, and policy advocates are known as ______.

An individual who enjoys collective goods while also helping to secure them would be a free rider.

Purposive benefits are described as the ______.

Which of the following tactics are most likely to be used by social movements?