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Describe some of the different types of interest groups operating in Texas. Which ones have been the most influential? What are some interests that have been underrepresented in Texas?

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a. Types of interest groups: Economic in...

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Texas has ________ laws dealing with lobbying by former government officials.

A) no
B) numerous
C) weak
D) strong

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Interest groups typically have more time, money, and expertise to offer politicians than do average citizens.

It is vital for lobbyists to gain access to politicians and policymakers. Describe some of the ways in which interest groups and their representatives gain access in Texas politics. What are some of the potential abuses of this process?

Interest groups offer incentives to join, such as selective benefits, to overcome the free rider problem.

A lobbyist is an individual employed by a political action committee who tries to influence governmental decisions on behalf of that group.

Compared to the national average, Texans tend to rank ______________ on measures that are related to civic engagement.

The influence on the political system that business leaders gain through lobbying fundraising can be viewed as part of the traditionalistic-individualistic political culture that is dominant in Texas.

What resource(s) are interest groups able to use to influence politics?

Which of the following groups have had notable political success by litigating in federal courts?

A private group that raises and distributes funds for use in election campaigns is called a(n)

Which of the following is/are employed to express the values of interest groups?

Texans tend to be more politically involved than the national average.

EMILY's List is a national political action committee that provides campaign contributions to female candidates only during the 30 days immediately before the election.

As in the U.S. Congress, most campaign contributions in Texas go to

By forming a political action committee (PAC) , the interest group can show a candidate that

Interest groups often employ _____________________ as lobbyists in order to gain access to those in Texas government.

Explain the revolving door and the Texas legislature. Should former legislators be able to become lobbyists? Should there be a ban on such activities? If so, should there be laws in place that will determine the time period of this kind of ban? Do you see any long-term dangers to permitting former legislators to serve as lobbyists?

In Texas, teachers make up an important public employee interest group.

EMILY's List is a national PAC that is funded by women and focuses on raising money for women candidates at which part of the campaign cycle?