Question 1

An economic group is an interest group that

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A)  relies exclusively on lobbyists to pursue its interests. 
B)  explicitly pursues its own material welfare. 
C)  does not have to contend with the free-rider problem. 
D)  is a for-profit organization. 
E)  provides economic benefits to its paying members.

Question 2

What factors have led to the increase in the number of interest groups since the late eighteenth century?

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Question 3

What is a major source of tension within organizations such as the American Bar Association?

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A)  Factions emerge or become more defined each time the leadership of the groups changes. 
B)  The associations are small and personal conflicts often impede pursuit of the common good. 
C)  There is seldom enough money or manpower to achieve the goals of such organizations. 
D)  Varied political ideologies of the leadership weaken the group's ability to present a unified front to Congress. 
E)  Within a large organization there are many specialized groups whose interests may be at odds with each other.

Question 4

Many interest groups encourage membership by

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A)  advertising monetary gain for active members. 
B)  coercing employers into hiring only group members. 
C)  offering political favors to elected officials who bring in new members. 
D)  providing selective incentives to members. 
E)  threatening those who choose not to join.

Question 5

Which of the following groups is not tax-exempt?

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A)  Foundations 
B)  Political action committees 
C)  Section 501(c)(4) groups 
D)  Sections 527 groups 
E)  Think tanks

Question 6

Interest groups maintain that one of their major contributions to deliberation is

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A)  bringing suit against the government when rights are endangered. 
B)  directing the flow of donations to the proper officials. 
C)  donating to campaigns. 
D)  educating policymakers about their issues. 
E)  presiding over congressional hearings.

Question 7

A PAC with no connections to any organization is called a(n)

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A)  bundling PAC. 
B)  connected PAC. 
C)  economic interest group. 
D)  foundation. 
E)  nonconnected PAC.

Question 8

What is the "revolving door" between the public and private sectors? Why are limits imposed on it? Why do lobbyists say that the revolving door is important?

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Question 9

The purpose of a waiting period between holding a government post and a lobbying position is to

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A)  allow individuals a period of recuperation after the high demands of public service. 
B)  keep the number of lobbyists as low as possible. 
C)  keep people from taking unfair advantage of the contacts and knowledge they gained from public service. 
D)  provide relief for a strained federal budget. 
E)  provide time for the extensive background check many interest groups require.

Question 10

The NAACP was heavily involved in which Supreme Court case?

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A)  Brown v. Board of Education 
B)  Brown v. Louisiana 
C)  Marbury v. Madison 
D)  Miranda v. Arizona 
E)  Roe v. Wade

Question 11

When businesses have an interest in public policy but do not find it economical to keep an office in Washington, D.C., they may join a

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A)  foundation. 
B)  grassroots organization. 
C)  political action committee. 
D)  think tank. 
E)  trade association.

Question 12

EMILY's List is a PAC that often collects checks written directly to a candidate and then delivers them together to that candidate. This practice is called

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A)  absorbing. 
B)  bundling. 
C)  connecting. 
D)  funneling. 
E)  lobbying.

Question 13

Direct advocates of special interests are called

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A)  contractors. 
B)  union leaders. 
C)  policymakers. 
D)  lobbyists. 
E)  policy specialists.

Question 14

How do unions and other economic groups try to use public policy to thwart competition?

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Question 15

The purpose of ___________ is to make grants to organizations for scientific, educational, religious, or other charitable purposes.

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A)  foundations 
B)  PACs 
C)  section 527 groups 
D)  think tanks 
E)  union shops

Question 16

Political donations that influence elections even though not contributed directly to a candidate are called

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A)  amicus curiae. 
B)  bundled money. 
C)  PAC money. 
D)  selective incentives. 
E)  soft money.

Question 17

An interest group that takes out numerous advertisements on television and in major newspapers is engaging in a(n)

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A)  air war. 
B)  bundling operation. 
C)  direct lobby. 
D)  grassroots operation. 
E)  grasstops operation.

Question 18

A lobbying tactic that enlists the help of those who may hold influence with lawmakers is a(n)

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A)  air war. 
B)  bundling operation. 
C)  direct lobby. 
D)  grassroots operation. 
E)  grasstops operation.

Question 19

The AARP may not contribute to a federal candidate but may still legally advocate specific policy positions because it falls under

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A)  the AFL-CIO. 
B)  the jurisdiction of the Securities and Exchange Commission. 
C)  Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue code. 
D)  Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue code. 
E)  the same laws governing PACs.

Question 20

Suppose the National Council of Star Trek Fans (NCSTF) lobbies Congress to adopt Klingon as a second national language. Since all fans of the franchise, not just members who pay dues, would benefit from the Council's success, the NCSTF faces a common hurdle of interest groups called

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A)  grasstops. 
B)  ideological factions. 
C)  selective incentives. 
D)  the free-rider problem. 
E)  the soft money problem.

Exam 8: Interest Groups

An economic group is an interest group that

What factors have led to the increase in the number of interest groups since the late eighteenth century?

What is a major source of tension within organizations such as the American Bar Association?

Many interest groups encourage membership by

Which of the following groups is not tax-exempt?

Interest groups maintain that one of their major contributions to deliberation is

A PAC with no connections to any organization is called a(n)

What is the "revolving door" between the public and private sectors? Why are limits imposed on it? Why do lobbyists say that the revolving door is important?

The purpose of a waiting period between holding a government post and a lobbying position is to

The NAACP was heavily involved in which Supreme Court case?

When businesses have an interest in public policy but do not find it economical to keep an office in Washington, D.C., they may join a

EMILY's List is a PAC that often collects checks written directly to a candidate and then delivers them together to that candidate. This practice is called

Direct advocates of special interests are called

How do unions and other economic groups try to use public policy to thwart competition?

The purpose of ___________ is to make grants to organizations for scientific, educational, religious, or other charitable purposes.

Political donations that influence elections even though not contributed directly to a candidate are called

An interest group that takes out numerous advertisements on television and in major newspapers is engaging in a(n)

A lobbying tactic that enlists the help of those who may hold influence with lawmakers is a(n)

The AARP may not contribute to a federal candidate but may still legally advocate specific policy positions because it falls under

Suppose the National Council of Star Trek Fans (NCSTF) lobbies Congress to adopt Klingon as a second national language. Since all fans of the franchise, not just members who pay dues, would benefit from the Council's success, the NCSTF faces a common hurdle of interest groups called