Question 1

Lobbyists contact executive branch bureaucrats because:

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A)   doing so provides them with vital access to the president.
B)   the executive branch determines whether laws are constitutional or not.
C)   executive branch bureaucrats provide lobbyists with most of their policy research.
D)   executive branch bureaucrats create the federal budget, which ultimately affects virtually every interest group.
E)   executive branch bureaucrats change the ways regulations are written and policies are implemented.

Question 2

Why might we NOT want to prevent people from using the revolving door?

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A)   It helps groups overcome the free rider problem.
B)   It helps confederal groups be more efficient.
C)   It helps the Federal Election Commission monitor donations to groups and candidates.
D)   It helps counterbalance judicial and executive branch power.
E)   It ensures that those with policy knowledge stay involved in government.

Question 3

Interest groups often prepare research reports for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

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A)   to sway public opinion.
B)   to persuade elected officials.
C)   to help interest group staff claim expertise on an aspect of public policy.
D)   to help raise money for the group.
E)   to influence journalists, who are more likely to respond to a group's requests for publicity if they think the group has evidence supporting its claims.

Question 4

The authors of the textbook conclude that, in the main, interest groups:

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A)   simply reflect the conflictual nature of American politics.
B)   are a new political force never envisioned by the Founders.
C)   have done serious harm to American elections and government.
D)   allow large groups to dominate small groups, creating representational distortion.
E)   only represent the rich and powerful.

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

Which of the following describes a peak association?

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A)   composed of several independent local and state offices
B)   made up of businesses or other organizations rather than individuals
C)   based out of a centralized headquarters rather than having locations throughoutThe country
D)   made up of a large number of dues-paying individuals as members
E)   focused on one narrow, specific issue

Question 7

Which of the following are tactics used by a group conducting an outside 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 testifyingBefore Congress
E)   astroturf lobbying, mobilizing public opinion, and drafting legislation

Question 8

Astroturf lobbying is sometimes effective because:

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A)   most elected officials are older and can be fooled by technology.
B)   interest groups invest huge sums of money into astroturf lobbying.
C)   educated citizens understand politics best and are the most likely to participate in astroturf lobbying.
D)   it sometimes involves large numbers of participants, forcing elected officials toPay attention.
E)   like a balanced and successful football team, it combines both an "air"And a "ground" attack. D

Question 9

Which type of group is NOT allowed to participate in any political activities or lobbying except for certain limited exceptions?

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A)   political action committees
B)   527 organizations
C)   501(c) (3)  organizations
D)   501(c) (4)  organizations
E)   All of these groups are allowed to participate in political activities and lobbying without restrictions.

Question 10

Why has the number of interest groups gone up dramatically in the pasty 50 years?

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A)   The courts have tried to stay out of political decisions, making lobbying CongressMore important.
B)   The average income of most Americans has gone up faster than inflation, giving people more money to donate to interest groups.
C)   Money has become less important in politics due to the public funding of elections.
D)   The size of the federal government and the types of issues it has involved itself in has increased substantially.
E)   Congress has increased in size thus allowing for more lobbying opportunities. D

Question 11

Some political observers argue that interest group activities have a major effect on policy making. The evidence shows that:

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A)   these claims are fully supported.
B)   these claims are not fully supported.
C)   it depends which political party is in power.
D)   it depends on whether there is a unified or divided government.
E)   it depends on how much money the group spent on lobbying.

Question 12

The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) is an example of a citizen group.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 13

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 14

The logic of collective action makes it clear that people will automatically form groups when they have a common interest.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The theory of bureaucratic capture holds that:

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A)   interest groups become the tools of bureaucracies.
B)   interest groups influence legislative oversight of the bureaucracy.
C)   bureaucrats' own goals are in danger of being replaced by those of the groups they regulate.
D)   most interest groups are more powerful than bureaucracies.
E)   interest groups often fall victim (or are "captured")  by inefficiencies that come from their own internal bureaucracies.

Question 16

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 17

What are the different resources available to interest groups? Based on the resources that interest groups possess, do you tend to agree or disagree with the theory of pluralism? That is, do groups with different interests and resources tend to check and balance each other, or do some groups have an advantage over others based on their resources? Use examples to support your argument.

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Question 18

The biggest drawback for an interest group in pursuing litigation is that:

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A)   litigation is often time-consuming and costly.
B)   litigation can be overturned by future court decisions.
C)   the federal court system refuses to hear cases with interest groups as participants.
D)   Americans tend to look down on groups that bring politics into the courts.
E)   few groups have access to legal expertise.

Question 19

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 20

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

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Interest groups often prepare research reports for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

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The authors of the textbook conclude that, in the main, interest groups:

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Which of the following is a characteristic of mass associations?

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

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The logic of collective action makes it clear that people will automatically form groups when they have a common interest.

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