Question 1

How do interest groups and political parties influence government policy?

Accepted Answer

A)   Interest groups have direct influence, while political parties have indirect influence.
B)   Interest groups have indirect influence, while political parties have direct influence.
C)   Both interest groups and political parties have direct influence.
D)   Neither interest groups nor political parties have direct influence.
E)   Interest groups are not allowed to influence the government by law.

Question 2

What is grassroots lobbying?

Accepted Answer

A)   whipping up public opinion through media contacts
B)   attempting to change what the public thinks about an issue
C)   using group members to contact legislators
D)   using group members to create chaos through mass protest and civil disobedience
E)   using professionals, who appear to be ordinary citizens, to contact legislators

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A(n)  ________ focuses on tactics used in Washington, while a(n)  ________ focuses on working outside of Washington to accomplish policy goals.

Accepted Answer

A)   inside strategy; lobbying strategy
B)   outside strategy; lobbying strategy
C)   inside strategy; outside strategy
D)   outside strategy; inside strategy
E)   lobbying strategy; outside strategy

Question 5

One reason that interest groups originate and form is to counter the efforts of those with competing interests who already formed an interest group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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 depiction of direct lobbying as a lo...

Question 7

Which types of benefits can a group provide to overcome the free rider problem?

Accepted Answer

A)   tangible, selective, or private benefits
B)   solidary, purposive, or selective benefits
C)   emotional, selective, or tangible benefits
D)   educational, private, or purposive benefits
E)   material, private, or tangible benefits

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Groups who donate money to candidates for office are engaged in:

Accepted Answer

A)   electioneering.
B)   using the revolving door.
C)   inside strategies.
D)   free riding.
E)   astroturf lobbying.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

In 2010 and 2011, financial institutions such as Sallie Mae and Citibank worked together to lobby against reform of what industry?

Accepted Answer

A)   mortgages
B)   stock trading
C)   student loans
D)   oil futures
E)   transportation

Question 12

Why is it challenging for interest groups to use people as a resource?

Accepted Answer

A)   Political parties often take away volunteers from interest groups.
B)   Motivating members to participate can be difficult.
C)   Many people in interest groups simply do not follow politics.
D)   Most people in interest groups are untrusting of government.
E)   Elected officials usually ignore people who seem to be engaging in politics because they have been prompted to do so by an interest group.

Question 13

What are the advantages and disadvantages of a 501(c)(3) organization? Why has there been a significant increase recently in 501(c)(4) organizations and Super PACs? Is the increase in money spent by interest groups on advertising and mobilizing efforts for a candidate or issue a problem for democracy, or is it a healthy expression of free speech and debate among competing groups? Explain your answer and give examples to support your argument.

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A 501(c)(3) organization has several adv...

Question 14

The key to direct lobbying is to focus on:

Accepted Answer

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 15

Which of the following is NOT a factor in the increased number of interest groups and lobbyists over time?

Accepted Answer

A)   Television and the Internet make it easier for people to discover their common interests.
B)   Group proliferation is self-perpetuating: as one group forms on one side of a policy question, another group is likely to form on the other side.
C)   Members of Congress run for reelection and spend more time in office than ever before, making Congress more susceptible to lobbyists.
D)   Cell phones, e-mail, social networking, and other forms of electronic communication enable geographically dispersed groups to organize and implement lobbying strategies.
E)   The federal government does so many things that many individuals, organizations, and corporations have strong incentives for lobbying.

Question 16

Why do lobbying firms often hire former members of Congress?

Accepted Answer

A)   Powerful party leaders pressure lobbying firms to do so.
B)   Former members of Congress will work more cheaply because of theirGovernment pension.
C)   Doing so makes it less likely that the group will be audited or investigated by federal agencies like the Internal Revenue Service.
D)   Former members of Congress can provide the group with important information, such as what kinds of policies individual legislators will support.
E)   Former members of Congress are typically wealthy and willing to contribute large sums of money to the lobbying firm when hired.

Question 17

In a situation known as the "revolving door," the people most qualified to work in a particular field are likely to have a conflict of interest when they move between government and an interest group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Allan volunteers for an interest group because he believes in the group's cause and he feels good helping them try to achieve it. This is an example of what?

Accepted Answer

A)   solidary benefits
B)   selective incentives
C)   public goods
D)   informational benefits
E)   purposive benefits

Question 19

The legislature of your state would like to pass a tax increase. The legislature decides to put the tax increase on the ballot in November for all registered voters to consider. This is an example of a(n) :

Accepted Answer

A)   initiative.
B)   recall.
C)   solidary benefit.
D)   free rider.
E)   referendum.

Question 20

What does it mean when someone describes the United States as an interest group state?

Accepted Answer

A)   Interest groups influence most public policy decisions.
B)   Most Americans participate in politics primarily through interest groups.
C)   Most interest groups are not in an organized state.
D)   Interest groups are typically organized around a narrow interest.
E)   There are interest groups in all 50 states.

Exam 9: Interest Groups

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