Question 1

The key to direct lobbying is to focus on:

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A)   converting opponents into supporters.
B)   undecided legislators.
C)   legislators who already share the group's policy goals.
D)   legislators who are willing to accept campaign contributions.
E)   legislators who are ambitious and seek higher office in the future.

Question 2

Why might we want to regulate the use of the revolving door?

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A)   Too many donations to an interest group can be a sign of corruption.
B)   It is easier to lobby the executive branch because of the number of bureaucrats.
C)   Government officials might give lobbyists what they want in exchange for a future job.
D)   Centralized interest groups have an easier time lobbying because they are more efficient.
E)   Groups might find it too easy to overcome the free rider problem.

Question 3

Lobbying in general is anti-majoritarian because:

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A)   lobbying is not mentioned anywhere in the U.S. Constitution.
B)   lobbying is inconsistent with democratic principles.
C)   groups tend to lobby for changes that help a small fraction of the population.
D)   only those groups with large sums of money are able to influence the political process.
E)   once a group represents the majority it becomes a political party instead.

Question 4

When an interest group contacts a public official and tries to influence public policy, it is engaged in:

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A)   electioneering.
B)   lobbying.
C)   pluralism.
D)   external strategy.
E)   collusion.

Question 5

Which of the following is a characteristic of mass associations?

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A)   Members are individuals who often pay dues.
B)   Members always have a direct say in selecting group leadership.
C)   Members are businesses and other organizations.
D)   Membership is dominated by ideologically extreme individuals.
E)   Membership tends to be concentrated in one state.

Question 6

It is legal for an interest group's employees or members to lobby on the group's behalf.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The Business Industry Political Action Committee (BIPAC) , which is an association of several hundred businesses and trade associations, is an example of a(n) :

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A)   social movement.
B)   citizens' movement.
C)   elite association.
D)   peak association.
E)   mass association.

Question 8

A group that can raise money for the purpose of contributing to candidates or spending on campaigns is known as a(n) :

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A)   political action committee.
B)   501(c)  organization.
C)   economic group.
D)   peak association.
E)   issue advocacy group.

Question 9

When people think about interest groups, they often picture a lobbyist making policy with politicians behind closed doors. How accurate is this depiction of direct lobbying? Should we do more or less to regulate the process? Explain your answer and give examples to support your argument.

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Question 10

The free rider problem is a problem with the provision of what kinds of goods?

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A)   purposive
B)   solidary
C)   private
D)   public
E)   material

Question 11

What is the primary difference between a traditional political action committee (PAC)  and a 527 organization?

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A)   There are no major differences.
B)   Unlike PACs, 527s are not subject to contribution limits and spending caps.
C)   PACs can spend money only on advertising, while 527s can only make donationsTo candidates.
D)   The money given to 527s is tax deductible, while the money given to PACs is not.
E)   PACs are not regulated by the government, while 527 groups must answer to both the Federal Election Commission and the Internal Revenue Service.

Question 12

Why do interest groups sometimes form coalitions to work for the same policy goal?

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A)   Policy makers are more likely to respond to large coalitions with a diverse membership.
B)   The president responds to coalitions and can then put pressure on Congress.
C)   Coalitions of groups can often make up a majority of Americans and create pressure through elections.
D)   Coalitions allow groups to exploit loopholes in campaign finance laws.
E)   Coalitions of groups are effective because they are more likely to draw controversy and subsequent media coverage of their issues of concern.

Question 13

When an interest group's leadership is concentrated in its headquarters, it has a ________ organizational structure.

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A)   centralized
B)   latent
C)   confederal
D)   peak association
E)   mass association

Question 14

A group that uses its website to generate and send 10,000 e-mails to a representative is engaged in "astroturf lobbying."

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Although people constitute a useful resource for interest groups, a group's impact can be limited by the need to motivate members to participate in politics.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a regulation that interest groups must follow?

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A)   Interest groups who intend on lobbying Congress must receive a permit from the Supreme Court first.
B)   Most executive and legislative branch employees who leave government for a group cannot lobby their former office for at least a year.
C)   A group that engages in lobbying must file annual reports identifying its clients and specifying how much each client paid.
D)   Groups must file reports listing staff members who spent more than 20 percent of their time lobbying Congress.
E)   Former U.S. House and Senate members must wait two years after leaving office before they can lobby Congress.

Question 17

The American Automobile Association (AAA) overcomes the problem of free riding by offering selective incentives, such as car trouble services and discounts at hotels and restaurants.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Reports, protests, and informal meetings are all examples of what?

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A)   insider strategies
B)   pluralism
C)   collusion
D)   electioneering
E)   lobbying

Question 19

In America ________ run candidates for office, while ________ do not have an official position on the ballot.

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A)   interest groups; political parties
B)   social movements; interest groups
C)   political parties; interest groups
D)   interest groups; caucuses
E)   political parties; caucuses

Question 20

Which of the following are tactics used by a group conducting an inside strategy?

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A)   working with other groups, litigating, and mobilizing public opinion
B)   drafting legislation, conducting research, and working with other groups
C)   electioneering, grassroots lobbying, and using the initiative process
D)   using political action committees, mobilizing public opinion, and testifying before Congress
E)   astroturf lobbying, mobilizing public opinion, and drafting legislation

Exam 10: Interest Groups

A group that can raise money for the purpose of contributing to candidates or spending on campaigns is known as a(n) :

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It is legal for an interest group's employees or members to lobby on the group's behalf.

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Although people constitute a useful resource for interest groups, a group's impact can be limited by the need to motivate members to participate in politics.

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The American Automobile Association (AAA) overcomes the problem of free riding by offering selective incentives, such as car trouble services and discounts at hotels and restaurants.

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The free rider problem is a problem with the provision of what kinds of goods?

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What is the primary difference between a traditional political action committee (PAC) and a 527 organization?

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Why might we want to regulate the use of the revolving door?

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Which of the following are tactics used by a group conducting an inside strategy?

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In America ________ run candidates for office, while ________ do not have an official position on the ballot.

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Which of the following is a characteristic of mass associations?

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When an interest group contacts a public official and tries to influence public policy, it is engaged in:

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Which of the following is NOT a regulation that interest groups must follow?

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Lobbying in general is anti-majoritarian because:

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A group that uses its website to generate and send 10,000 e-mails to a representative is engaged in "astroturf lobbying."

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When an interest group's leadership is concentrated in its headquarters, it has a ________ organizational structure.

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The key to direct lobbying is to focus on:

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When people think about interest groups, they often picture a lobbyist making policy with politicians behind closed doors. How accurate is this depiction of direct lobbying? Should we do more or less to regulate the process? Explain your answer and give examples to support your argument.

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The Business Industry Political Action Committee (BIPAC) , which is an association of several hundred businesses and trade associations, is an example of a(n) :

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Reports, protests, and informal meetings are all examples of what?

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Why do interest groups sometimes form coalitions to work for the same policy goal?

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