Question 1

The right of petition gives individuals

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A)   the right to ask for compensation.
B)   the right to ask for a policy change.
C)   the right to express opposition to a policy.
D)   none of these.
E)   all of these rights.

Question 2

Explain how ideological groups can encourage political participation in a democratic society and also contribute to the polarization of the American public overall.

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Ideological groups can encourage politic...

Question 3

Benefits that are offered exclusively to members of an interest group are known as __________.

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A)   public goods
B)   selective benefits
C)   expressive benefits
D)   financial stability
E)   membership stability

Question 4

Describe what an interest group is.

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An interest group, also known as an advo...

Question 5

Identify two interest groups with an enduring voice in American democracy.

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Two interest groups that have maintained...

Question 6

The __________restricted corporations and unions from using television and radio ads for "electioneering communications" that refer to a candidate by name within thirty days of a primary and sixty days of a general election.

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A)   McCain-Feingold Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act
B)   Federal Election Commission Reform Act
C)   Political Action Committee Reform Act
D)   McCain-Feingold Commission Reform Act
E)   None of these are true.

Question 7

Describe the iron law of oligarchy.

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The iron law of oligarchy is a political...

Question 8

In recent years, public employee unions have come under increasing challenge over issues related to

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A)   issue networks.
B)   international trade.
C)   wages and pensions.
D)   Medicare and Medicaid.
E)   grassroots mobilization.

Question 9

When a group lobbies for public goods or collective benefits that are so widespread that members and nonmembers alike receive them, incentives to join the group disappear. Mancur Olson called this the

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A)   free rider problem.
B)   problem of public goods.
C)   security dilemma.
D)   selective benefits problem.
E)   tragedy of the commons.

Question 10

There are three common pathways to becoming a Washington lobbyist: working on Capitol Hill, __________, or working on a political campaign.

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A)   working with a State Senator or House Representative
B)   working for the House of Representatives
C)   working for the Senate
D)   working in the executive branch
E)   None of these are true.

Question 11

When the Sierra Club posted a notice on its website informing members about EPA regulations that took a strong stance against climate change, they were acting in their capacity to ________.

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A)   inform
B)   manipulate
C)   influence
D)   propagandize
E)   obfuscate

Question 12

Recall the routes of influence that interest groups can use.

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Interest groups can use a variety of rou...

Question 13

Groups with tax-exempt status, known as _________, are prohibited from engaging in any activity on behalf of a candidate or party in an election campaign.

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A)   409(b) (6) 
B)   93(aa) (23) 
C)   501(b) (3) 
D)   808(tr) (d) 
E)   501(c) (3)

Question 14

The act of trying to persuade elected officials to adopt a specific policy change or to maintain the status quo is called __________.

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A)   bartering
B)   manipulation
C)   free exercise
D)   lobbying
E)   association

Question 15

Groups formed to raise and contribute funds to support electoral candidates and that are subject to campaign finance laws are called _________.

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A)   unions
B)   political action committees
C)   special interests
D)   501(c) (3) 
E)   activist organizations

Question 16

During a typical day, lobbyists phone, e-mail, and meet with congressional staffers, their clients, and possibly members of the media to gather information about relevant issues for their clients or

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A)   to promote their clients' policy positions.
B)   to promote their staffers ' agenda.
C)   to promote their staffers to higher positions within their committee.
D)   to promote their own agenda by outdoing the others at any means possible.
E)   none of these.

Question 17

The simple pleasure of being surrounded by people with similar interests and perspectives and who share professional or personal concerns is an example of a(n)  __________ benefit.

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A)   expressive
B)   material
C)   political
D)   solidary
E)   social

Question 18

Trade associations form out of a  belief that _________ they can better influence the policy process.

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A)   collectively
B)   individually
C)   grassroots
D)   substantially
E)   authoritatively

Question 19

Critics of the influence of interest groups argue

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A)   iron triangles are unbreakable.
B)   iron triangles contribute to government inefficiency.
C)   iron triangles support programs that should be eliminated.
D)   iron triangles unnecessarily enlarge programs to meet their needs.
E)   all of these.

Question 20

__________ are a subcategory of economic interest groups that focus on particular businesses or industries. Examples include the National Association of Manufacturers, Chamber of Commerce, National Retail Federation, and Semiconductor Industry Association.

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A)   Citizens' groups
B)   Professional associations
C)   Trade associations
D)   Unions
E)   All of these

Exam 8: Interest Groups

Benefits that are offered exclusively to members of an interest group are known as __________.

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__________ are a subcategory of economic interest groups that focus on particular businesses or industries. Examples include the National Association of Manufacturers, Chamber of Commerce, National Retail Federation, and Semiconductor Industry Association.

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Groups with tax-exempt status, known as _________, are prohibited from engaging in any activity on behalf of a candidate or party in an election campaign.

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The simple pleasure of being surrounded by people with similar interests and perspectives and who share professional or personal concerns is an example of a(n) __________ benefit.

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Trade associations form out of a belief that _________ they can better influence the policy process.

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There are three common pathways to becoming a Washington lobbyist: working on Capitol Hill, __________, or working on a political campaign.

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Describe the iron law of oligarchy.

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When a group lobbies for public goods or collective benefits that are so widespread that members and nonmembers alike receive them, incentives to join the group disappear. Mancur Olson called this the

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The __________restricted corporations and unions from using television and radio ads for "electioneering communications" that refer to a candidate by name within thirty days of a primary and sixty days of a general election.

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When the Sierra Club posted a notice on its website informing members about EPA regulations that took a strong stance against climate change, they were acting in their capacity to ________.

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Groups formed to raise and contribute funds to support electoral candidates and that are subject to campaign finance laws are called _________.

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Explain how ideological groups can encourage political participation in a democratic society and also contribute to the polarization of the American public overall.

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Critics of the influence of interest groups argue

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Identify two interest groups with an enduring voice in American democracy.

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The act of trying to persuade elected officials to adopt a specific policy change or to maintain the status quo is called __________.

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During a typical day, lobbyists phone, e-mail, and meet with congressional staffers, their clients, and possibly members of the media to gather information about relevant issues for their clients or

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Describe what an interest group is.

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