Question 1

Compare and contrast retail trade associations and professional associations.

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Retail trade associations and professional associations serve different purposes and cater to different groups within the business world.

Retail trade associations are organizations that represent the interests of retailers and the retail industry as a whole. They often focus on issues such as advocacy for favorable retail policies, industry research and data analysis, and providing networking and educational opportunities for retail professionals. Retail trade associations may also offer resources and support for small businesses and independent retailers.

On the other hand, professional associations are organizations that cater to individuals within a specific profession or industry. These associations provide resources and support for professionals to advance their careers, such as continuing education, certification programs, and networking opportunities. Professional associations also often advocate for the interests of their members and the profession as a whole, working to establish and maintain professional standards and ethics.

While both types of associations may offer networking opportunities and advocacy for their respective industries, retail trade associations are focused on the broader retail industry as a whole, while professional associations are focused on the specific professional development and support of individuals within a particular profession. Additionally, retail trade associations may also focus on issues such as consumer trends, supply chain management, and retail technology, while professional associations may focus on issues specific to their profession, such as licensing requirements, industry regulations, and best practices.

Question 2

Who is best known for arguing that "factions" would play an important role in American politics?

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A)   George Washington
B)   Ben Franklin
C)   Thomas Paine
D)   James Madison D

Question 3

Peak business associations are interest groups that represent

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A)   statewide business interests.
B)   seasonal business interests.
C)   national business interests.
D)   local business interests. A

Question 4

The National Rifle Association (NRA),the U.S.Chamber of Commerce,Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD),and the National Education Association (NEA)are all examples of groups that are

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A)   government recognized special interest groups.
B)   nonmembership organizations.
C)   active on both the state and national levels.
D)   barred from financial contributions to PACs.

Question 5

Which of the following is a private sector professional association?

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A)   Texas Medical Association
B)   Texas State Teachers Association
C)   Texas Farm Bureau
D)   State Chamber of Commerce

Question 6

In which of the following regions of the country are you most likely to find a right-to-work state?

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A)   Midwest
B)   South
C)   Northeast
D)   West Coast

Question 7

Having a large number of interest groups representing a particular interest,rather than a small number,

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A)   will probably make them more powerful.
B)   has no relation to power.
C)   will probably make them less powerful.
D)   indicates that many people have similar concerns, thus raising the group's status.

Question 8

Briefly describe at least five different types or subtypes of membership organizations.

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Question 9

Why and how do interest groups engage in electioneering?

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Question 10

Define the terms "capture" and "iron triangle." How does a fragmented government structure make these two situations possible? Are these two situations overall good or bad for the public as a whole? Why?

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Question 11

Texas required registration of interest groups for the first time in ________.

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A)   1876
B)   1892
C)   1907
D)   1932

Question 12

Which of the following is one of the five types of lobbyist?

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A)   contract
B)   in-house
C)   governmental
D)   All of these answers are correct.

Question 13

Inviting public officials to address organizational meetings is one technique to raise

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A)   a group's image in the eyes of the organization.
B)   a group's image in the eyes of these officials.
C)   the organization's image in the eyes of the community.
D)   a community's image of a public official.

Question 14

When the economy of a state grows more diverse,

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A)   it is easier for a single rich interest to monopolize power.
B)   the number of interest groups shrinks.
C)   the influence of interest groups becomes greater.
D)   no single industry or group can dominate.

Question 15

Discuss the strength and role of private-sector and public-sector unions in Texas.What accounts for the relative strength or weakness of such unions?

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Question 16

Which category of PAC spent the most money in the 2012 Texas election cycle?

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A)   energy/natural resources/waste
B)   ideological/single issue
C)   real estate
D)   agriculture

Question 17

Commercial shrimp fishermen are more than likely limited in influence because of a lack of

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A)   geographic distribution.
B)   money.
C)   political party competition.
D)   leadership.

Question 18

The Coalition of Health Insurance Choice (CHIC)mobilized opposition to

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A)   the Affordable Healthcare Act.
B)   President Clinton's health care proposal.
C)   "Obamacare."
D)   Medicaid and Medicare.

Question 19

Discuss how Texas regulates interest groups.

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Question 20

Attempts to discuss topics of interest with a member of the legislature in an ambush-style meeting in the public hallways outside a legislative chamber is the original form of what's still known as

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A)   "gottcha" politics.
B)   lobbying.
C)   guerrilla influence.
D)   influence peddling.

Exam 10: Interest Groups and Lobbying in Texas