Question 1

Define public interest groups and give an example of a group of people who might create such an organization.

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Public interest groups are organizations...

Question 2

Lobbyist generally maintain relationships with elected officials by providing:

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A)   Bribes
B)   Favors
C)   Data
D)   Gifts

Question 3

An example of a single-issue activist group would be:

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A)   The National Rifle Association
B)   The Christian Coalition
C)   Public Citizen, Inc.
D)   American Bankers Association

Question 4

Explain how interest groups differ from political parties.

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Interest groups and political parties ar...

Question 5

What does the text say about the notion that PACs "buy votes" with their contributions?

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The text you are referring to is not pro...

Question 6

Public interest groups such as Common Cause, single-interest groups such as the National Rifle Association, and advocacy groups such as the American Cancer Society are all parts of a larger category of:

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A)   Citizen activist groups
B)   Economic interest groups
C)   Government-related interest groups
D)   State reliance groups

Question 7

What is the free-rider problem, and why does it matter to interest groups?

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The free-rider problem is a concept in e...

Question 8

Generalize about the day-to-day work of lobbyists.

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The day-to-day work of lobbyists involve...

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT true about PACs?

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A)   They can be led by a private sector businessman
B)   They may be funded by supporters of an individual candidate
C)   They must be affiliated with an interest group
D)   Unaffiliated groups have been increasing for the past twenty-five years

Question 10

Grassroots pressure can be more effective than lobbying because:

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A)   Grassroots activists are also voters
B)   Each activist is likely to make a significant campaign donation
C)   Of the Voter Lobbying Freedom Act of 2004
D)   All of the above

Question 11

According to the Federal Election Campaign Act, a PAC:

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A)   Can contribute to no more than five candidates
B)   Can give no more than $5,000 to a candidate per election
C)   Cannot collect private donations for political contributions
D)   Cannot represent labor, business, or corporate interests

Question 12

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

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A)   The NRA
B)   The U.S. Conference of Mayors
C)   The National Association for Mental Health
D)   The American Cancer Society

Question 13

Labor organizations are:

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A)   Citizen activist groups
B)   Economic interest groups
C)   Prohibited from influencing politics
D)   More powerful than ever as interest groups

Question 14

The freerider problem refers to the difficulty an interest group has in getting:

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A)   Politicians to keep the promises they make
B)   Lobbyists to offer bribes and favors to politicians
C)   Other groups to join them in lobbying coalitions
D)   Contributions from all who benefit from the group's work

Question 15

The text implies that a majority of Americans believe in the myth that most interest groups are:

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A)   Good at controlling elections
B)   Good for those who need a political outlet
C)   An entertaining diversion in the political arena
D)   A corrupting influence in politics

Question 16

What can interest groups do to minimize the free-rider problem?

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A)   Make sure that laws only benefit their contributors
B)   Provide incentives to members, such as newsletters
C)   Kick free-riders out of the group
D)   Use intimidation to get people to join the group

Question 17

Super PACs:

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A)   Can raise unlimited money from corporations
B)   Can make direct donations to candidates
C)   Are limited in how much money they can spend
D)   Are controlled by the leadership of the House majority

Question 18

Hard-line tactics by interest groups:

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A)   Are banned by federal regulations
B)   Are becoming much less common in interest group politics
C)   Might include civil disobedience and illegal activity
D)   Receive little media attention in American politics

Question 19

It is generally agreed that the American Association of Retired People (AARP) is one of the most powerful interest groups in the United States. What accounts for the power of the AARP? What resources can it call upon to advance its policy goals?

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The power of the AARP can be attributed ...

Question 20

In addition to campaign donations, interest groups can get involved in elections by:

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A)   Supplying volunteers
B)   Creating scorecards of key votes
C)   Getting members to serve as delegates to national conventions
D)   All of the above

Exam 9: Interest Groups

Labor organizations are:

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Explain how interest groups differ from political parties.

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Which of the following is NOT true about PACs?

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In addition to campaign donations, interest groups can get involved in elections by:

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What is the free-rider problem, and why does it matter to interest groups?

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

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According to the Federal Election Campaign Act, a PAC:

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Define public interest groups and give an example of a group of people who might create such an organization.

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Grassroots pressure can be more effective than lobbying because:

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Lobbyist generally maintain relationships with elected officials by providing:

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It is generally agreed that the American Association of Retired People (AARP) is one of the most powerful interest groups in the United States. What accounts for the power of the AARP? What resources can it call upon to advance its policy goals?

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Super PACs:

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Hard-line tactics by interest groups:

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The freerider problem refers to the difficulty an interest group has in getting:

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The text implies that a majority of Americans believe in the myth that most interest groups are:

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What can interest groups do to minimize the free-rider problem?

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Public interest groups such as Common Cause, single-interest groups such as the National Rifle Association, and advocacy groups such as the American Cancer Society are all parts of a larger category of:

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An example of a single-issue activist group would be:

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What does the text say about the notion that PACs "buy votes" with their contributions?

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Generalize about the day-to-day work of lobbyists.

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