Question 1

Which of the following is an example of a public interest lobby?

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A)   a consumer rights group
B)   a trade association
C)   a labor union
D)   a group representing alpaca ranchersE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 2

In recent decades,political action committees (PACs)have declined as vehicles for campaign contributions.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Generally speaking,political action committee (PAC) contributions have __________.

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A)   become increasingly important in congressional elections
B)   decreased for incumbents but increased for challengers and open seats
C)   become less important in federal elections and more important in state elections
D)   become less importantE) A) and D)
F) C) and D) A

Question 4

A strategy interest groups use to directly influence the judiciary is the filing of class action lawsuits.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 5

Research has shown that business interest groups outnumber all other types of organizations in terms of their lobbying presence in Washington,D.C.Assess whether this might be problematic for the functioning of our political system.

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1.Note that thos...

Question 6

Discuss James Madison's views on factions and how he would respond to the tremendous growth in the number of interest groups actively lobbying in Washington,D.C.,over the past several decades.

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Question 7

__________ refers to communicating with government officials on behalf of an interest to persuade them to support a particular policy decision.

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Question 8

What is an amicus curiae brief?

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A)   a written argument submitted to a court in support of one side of a case
B)   an internal memo circulated among interest group leaders, briefing them on the details of a court case
C)   a petition submitted to Congress in support of or opposition to a judicial nominee
D)   a petition submitted to an executive branch agency, requesting a review of the agency's decisionE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

James Madison expressed concerns about what he called "factions." Are there modern-day factions that pursue their self-interest at the expense of the broader public interest? Evaluate whether interest groups function in the public interest as pluralists might argue or work against the public interest.

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Question 10

Which of the following is an example of the free-rider problem?

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A)   a political action committee contributing to candidates from both major political parties
B)   an elected official relying on information from lobbyists
C)   an environmentalist deciding not to join an environmental group but appreciating the group's environmental stewardship
D)   an environmental group disagreeing on what policy goals to pursueE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

You are the leader of an environmental organization working to address the problem of climate change.What would be the most effective way to overcome the free-rider problem?

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A)   Describe the harmful consequences of global warming.
B)   Explain how future generations will benefit from enacting climate change legislation.
C)   Offer a T-shirt as an incentive to join the group.
D)   Publicly criticize those who don't join the group.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 12

The National Rifle Association is an example of a trade association.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Common Cause pushes for openness and fairness in government and is an example of a(n)__________ lobby.

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Question 14

Which of the following is an example of a business interest group?

Accepted Answer

A)   the National Rifle Association
B)   the American Association of Retired People (AARP) 
C)   the Chamber of Commerce
D)   the National Education AssociationE) A) and B)
F) None of the above C

Question 15

Why is the correlation between a group's financial resources and its lobbying success so weak?

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A)   Lobbying is a competitive enterprise with big interests often facing off against one another.
B)   Many interest groups do not know how to use their financial resources effectively.
C)   Because elected officials don't want to appear biased, they often vote against their PAC contributors.
D)   Regulations limit how much money an interest group can spend on lobbying.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

According to James Madison,a __________ is a group of individuals concerned more with their self-interest than with the rights of individuals outside the group or with the needs of society as a whole.

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A)   faction
B)   political party
C)   single-issue organization
D)   special interest groupE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 17

According to the theory of __________,political power is distributed across a wide range of diverse and competing interest groups.

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The answer of According to the theory of __________,political power...

Question 18

Studies have shown that political action committees (PACs)contribute disproportionately to incumbent candidates.Why do PACs pursue this strategy in their campaign contributions?

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An ideal response will:
1.Explain that P...

Question 19

According to James Madison,a(n)__________ is a group of individuals concerned more with their self-interest than with the rights of individuals outside the group or with the needs of society as a whole.

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The answer of According to James Madison,a(n)__________ is a group...

Question 20

What do right-to-work laws uphold?

Accepted Answer

A)   amicus curiae briefs
B)   workers' rights to collective goods
C)   the requirement that workers in a union shop must join the union
D)   workers' freedom to decline the opportunity to join a unionE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Exam 10: Interest Groups

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In recent decades,political action committees (PACs)have declined as vehicles for campaign contributions.

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Generally speaking,political action committee (PAC) contributions have __________.

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Research has shown that business interest groups outnumber all other types of organizations in terms of their lobbying presence in Washington,D.C.Assess whether this might be problematic for the functioning of our political system.

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Discuss James Madison's views on factions and how he would respond to the tremendous growth in the number of interest groups actively lobbying in Washington,D.C.,over the past several decades.

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__________ refers to communicating with government officials on behalf of an interest to persuade them to support a particular policy decision.

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You are the leader of an environmental organization working to address the problem of climate change.What would be the most effective way to overcome the free-rider problem?

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The National Rifle Association is an example of a trade association.

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Common Cause pushes for openness and fairness in government and is an example of a(n)__________ lobby.

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According to the theory of __________,political power is distributed across a wide range of diverse and competing interest groups.

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Exam 10: Interest Groups

Which of the following is an example of a public interest lobby?

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In recent decades,political action committees (PACs)have declined as vehicles for campaign contributions.

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Generally speaking,political action committee (PAC) contributions have __________.

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A strategy interest groups use to directly influence the judiciary is the filing of class action lawsuits.

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Research has shown that business interest groups outnumber all other types of organizations in terms of their lobbying presence in Washington,D.C.Assess whether this might be problematic for the functioning of our political system.

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__________ refers to communicating with government officials on behalf of an interest to persuade them to support a particular policy decision.

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You are the leader of an environmental organization working to address the problem of climate change.What would be the most effective way to overcome the free-rider problem?

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The National Rifle Association is an example of a trade association.

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Common Cause pushes for openness and fairness in government and is an example of a(n)__________ lobby.

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According to the theory of __________,political power is distributed across a wide range of diverse and competing interest groups.

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Studies have shown that political action committees (PACs)contribute disproportionately to incumbent candidates.Why do PACs pursue this strategy in their campaign contributions?

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According to James Madison,a(n)__________ is a group of individuals concerned more with their self-interest than with the rights of individuals outside the group or with the needs of society as a whole.

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