Question 1

Which of the following is a reason why interest groups get bad press?​

Accepted Answer

A)  They allow only wealthy and influential people to join their groups. 
B)  They do not receive enough funding to make a difference.​ 
C)  They cater more to the interests of the state than to their own interests.​ 
D)  They are almost always unsuccessful in campaigning for their causes. 
E)  They have an enthusiasm gap between supporters and opponents of any given subsidy.

Question 2

Unlike private-sector unions,public-sector unions:​

Accepted Answer

A)  are composed of less than 10 percent of the total public-sector workers. 
B)  have seen a steady decline over the last several decades.​ 
C)  do not have the right to strike over wages and working conditions.​ 
D)  do not have the right to vote for their own bosses.​ 
E)  do not have any influence on the government.​

Question 3

The _____ syndrome refers to the frequent transition of those who leave positions with the federal government to become lobbyists or consultants for the private-interest groups they helped to regulate.​

Accepted Answer

A)  "democratic doorway" 
B)  "revolving door"​ 
C)  "political portal"​ 
D)  "glass ceiling"​ 
E)  "political breach"​

Question 4

The _________ is a system by which a particular interest group evaluates the performance of legislators based on how often the legislators have voted with the group's position on particular issues.

Accepted Answer

A) earmarking system 
B) rating system 
C) shaping system 
D) mobilizing system

Question 5

If a group stands for something that an individual believes is very important,he or she can gain considerable satisfaction in taking action from within that group.Such satisfaction is referred to as a solidary incentive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true of right-to-work laws?​

Accepted Answer

A)  These laws have helped reduce the free rider problem significantly. 
B)  These laws ban foreign immigrants from being promoted to high managerial positions in an organization.​ 
C)  These laws are followed by 45 states in the United States of America.​ 
D)  These laws ban unions from collecting dues from workers whom they represent but who have not joined the union.​ 
E)  These laws have made it compulsory for workers over the age of 35 to join unions.​

Question 7

Which of the following is true of interest group representatives or lobbyists?​

Accepted Answer

A)  Their movement between their groups' headquarters and congressional offices is restricted. 
B)  They are frequently asked to testify before congressional committees on the effect or potential effect of particular legislation or regulations.​ 
C)  They are seldom consulted when Congress drafts new legislation.​ 
D)  Since interest groups are a temporary feature of American government, lobbying has not yet developed into a profession.​ 
E)  A professional lobbyist can represent only a single interest group throughout his or her career.​

Question 8

The _____ guarantees the right of the people "to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."

Accepted Answer

A)  First Amendment 
B)  Fifth Amendment​ 
C)  Seventh Amendment​ 
D)  Fourteenth Amendment​ 
E)  Nineteenth Amendment

Question 9

_____ is an indirect technique used by interest groups to influence government policy.

Accepted Answer

A)  Lobbying 
B)  Providing election support​ 
C)  Forming political action committees​ 
D)  Mobilizing constituents​ 
E)  Participating in elections​

Question 10

The _____ banned unlimited donations to campaigns and political parties,called soft money.​

Accepted Answer

A)  Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 
B)  Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002​ 
C)  Trade Act of 2002​ 
D)  Foreign Investment and National Security Act of 2007​ 
E)  Economic Stimulus Act of 2008​

Question 11

Unlike interest groups,political parties:​

Accepted Answer

A)  are often policy specialists. 
B)  are tightly organized. 
C)  are policy generalists.​ 
D)  do not compete for public office.​ 
E)  have only a handful of key policies to promote.​

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true of public interest?​

Accepted Answer

A)  A clear public interest does not exist. 
B)  A single public-interest group usually represents all American people.​ 
C)  All lobbying groups represent public interest.​ 
D)  Public-interest groups do not include environmental groups.​ 
E)  All political parties represent public interest.​

Question 13

The _________ included provisions requiring the disclosure of lawmakers' requests in legislation.A.Federal Regulation of Lobbying Act of 1946B.Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007C.Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002D.Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _________ included provisions requiring the disclosure...

Question 14

Recently,Shelly joined The Comato Group,an interest group that advocates the consumption of organic food and speaks against the use of chemicals in farming.Shelly claims that the benefits offered by the group to its members is what motivated her to join the group.The member benefits include a free supply of ingredients for organic farming and discounts on organic food products.What type of incentive motivated Shelly to join The Comato Group?​

Accepted Answer

A)  Purposive incentive 
B)  Solidary incentive​ 
C)  Intangible incentive​ 
D)  Material incentive​ 
E)  Immaterial incentive

Question 15

In the context of American democracy,which of the following is true of majoritarianism?​

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a belief that public policy should be in accordance with the opinion of the most powerful in the nation. 
B)  It is believed to be a startlingly poor description of how politics actually works.​ 
C)  It is believed to contain elements of truth and practicality.​ 
D)  It contends that the government is controlled by one or more elite groups.​ 
E)  It contends that the influence of interest groups on government is undemocratic.

Question 16

Which of the following is true of a purposive incentive?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the satisfaction gained from being in a group that stands for what a person believes in. 
B)  It is the satisfaction gained from feeling a sense of belonging to a group. 
C)  It is the satisfaction gained from receiving benefits such as discounts for being a part of a group.​ 
D)  It is the satisfaction gained from making friends and associating with the members of a group.​ 
E)  It is the satisfaction gained from being able to dictate the actions of the members of a group.

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of a public-interest group?​

Accepted Answer

A)  The National Association of Manufacturers 
B)  The American Federation of Labor​ 
C)  The American Medical Association​ 
D)  The American Civil Liberties Union​ 
E)   The American Farm Bureau Federation​

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true of trade organizations?​

Accepted Answer

A)  They seek policies that harm other organizations instead of policies that benefit their own. 
B)  They usually support policies that benefit specific industries.​ 
C)  They are formed with the goal of working for the public good.​ 
D)  They represent the people over the age of sixteen who are working.​ 
E)  They are formed with the main purpose of protecting consumer rights.​

Question 19

Discuss lobbying as a direct method of influencing government policy.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss lobbying as a direct method of...

Question 20

_________ contends that,as a practical matter,the government is controlled by one or more exclusive groups,typically drawn from the wealthiest members of society

Accepted Answer

A) Disturbance theory 
B) Elite theory 
C) Pluralist theory 
D) Entrepreneurial theory

Exam 6: Interest Groups

Which of the following is a reason why interest groups get bad press?​

Unlike private-sector unions,public-sector unions:​

The _____ syndrome refers to the frequent transition of those who leave positions with the federal government to become lobbyists or consultants for the private-interest groups they helped to regulate.​

The _________ is a system by which a particular interest group evaluates the performance of legislators based on how often the legislators have voted with the group's position on particular issues.

If a group stands for something that an individual believes is very important,he or she can gain considerable satisfaction in taking action from within that group.Such satisfaction is referred to as a solidary incentive.

Which of the following statements is true of right-to-work laws?​

Which of the following is true of interest group representatives or lobbyists?​

The _____ guarantees the right of the people "to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."

_____ is an indirect technique used by interest groups to influence government policy.

The _____ banned unlimited donations to campaigns and political parties,called soft money.​

Unlike interest groups,political parties:​

Which of the following statements is true of public interest?​

The _________ included provisions requiring the disclosure of lawmakers' requests in legislation.A.Federal Regulation of Lobbying Act of 1946B.Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007C.Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002D.Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995

In the context of American democracy,which of the following is true of majoritarianism?​

Which of the following is true of a purposive incentive?

Which of the following is an example of a public-interest group?​

Which of the following statements is true of trade organizations?​

Discuss lobbying as a direct method of influencing government policy.​

_________ contends that,as a practical matter,the government is controlled by one or more exclusive groups,typically drawn from the wealthiest members of society

Which of the following is a reason why interest groups get bad press?

Unlike private-sector unions,public-sector unions:

The _____ syndrome refers to the frequent transition of those who leave positions with the federal government to become lobbyists or consultants for the private-interest groups they helped to regulate.

Which of the following statements is true of right-to-work laws?

Which of the following is true of interest group representatives or lobbyists?

The _____ banned unlimited donations to campaigns and political parties,called soft money.

Unlike interest groups,political parties:

Which of the following statements is true of public interest?

In the context of American democracy,which of the following is true of majoritarianism?

Which of the following is an example of a public-interest group?

Which of the following statements is true of trade organizations?

Discuss lobbying as a direct method of influencing government policy.