Question 1

In assessing the power of interest groups in a democracy, it is important to remember that interest groups

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A)   do not represent the majority of people.
B)   typically have millions of dollars in funding.
C)   act in their own self-interest.
D)   create losses for the general public.
E)   do not pass or implement laws.F) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 2

Being able to express an opinion in the larger social or political sphere can be considered a(n)  _________ benefit.

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A)   expressive
B)   material
C)   tangible
D)   solidary
E)   socialF) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 3

Explain grassroots movements. Provide at least one example.

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Grassroots movements are social or polit...

Question 4

In 1831, the political theorist __________ observed that Americans liked to form groups and join associations as a way of participating in community and political life.

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A)   Alexis de Tocqueville
B)   David Hume
C)   Immanuel Kant
D)   Niccolò Machiavelli
E)   Thomas HobbesF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

Identify different interest group strategies.

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Interest groups employ a variety of stra...

Question 6

__________ are not affiliated with any government and work hard to preserve their neutrality so that they can operate in as many parts of the world as possible.

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A)   Citizens' groups
B)   Lobbyists
C)   Nongovernmental organizations
D)   Political action committees
E)   Single-issue groupsF) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 7

Do interest groups balance out each other the way Madison thought they would? Why or why not?

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Interest groups do not necessarily balan...

Question 8

The__________ enforces mandatory standards for worker safety and health guidelines, and oversees bargaining agreements between management and unions.

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A)   Association for Workers' Safety and Health
B)   Department of Labor
C)   Department of Safety
D)   Commerce Department
E)   Workers' Moderation UnionF) A) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 9

__________ are a subcategory of economic interest groups that focus on particular businesses or industries. Examples include the National Association of Manufacturers, Chamber of Commerce, National Retail Federation, and Semiconductor Industry Association.

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A)   Citizens' groups
B)   Professional associations
C)   Trade associations
D)   Unions
E)   CorporationsF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

__________ goods are available to all, whether one has contributed toward the provision of that good or not.

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A)   Expressive
B)   Material
C)   Monetary
D)   Public
E)   SocialF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 11

Define political action committee .

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A Political Action Committee (PAC) is a ...

Question 12

According to your text, one of the best-known organizations that seeks to influence foreign policy is

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A)   the American Israel Public Affairs Committee.
B)   Global Solidarity Network.
C)   the National Council of the Churches of Christ.
D)   Amnesty International.
E)   Human Rights Watch.F) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 13

Evaluate the different types of economic interest groups. What are their goals? How do they differ?

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Economic interest groups can be categori...

Question 14

The First Amendment provides for the _________, which is the cornerstone of interest group protection.

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A)   right of due process
B)   right to manipulation
C)   right  to free speech
D)   right of association
E)   right of special interestF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 15

During a typical day, lobbyists phone, e-mail, and meet with congressional staffers, their clients, and possibly members of the media to gather information about relevant issues for their clients or

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A)   to promote their clients' policy positions.
B)   to develop their staffers ' agenda.
C)   to promote their staffers to higher positions within their committee.
D)   to encourage their staffers to run for office.
E)   to develop policy positions for their clients to take.F) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 16

What is an inside strategy? Why do interest groups employ it?

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An inside strategy refers to the approac...

Question 17

Which of the following statements about iron triangles is the most accurate?

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A)   Iron triangles are virtually unbreakable.
B)   Iron triangles contribute to government efficiency.
C)   Iron triangles help eliminate unnecessary programs.
D)   Iron triangles do not consider the interests of members of Congress.
E)   Iron triangles are more beneficial to Congress than to interest groups or federal agencies.F) B) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 18

When lobbyists deal directly with legislators and their staff to seek a narrow policy change, they are engaging in a(n)

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A)   beltway strategy.
B)   insider strategy.
C)   outsider strategy.
D)   grassroots strategy.
E)   backroom strategy.F) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 19

In  McCutcheon et al. v. Federal Election Commission,  the Court expanded the right of a(n) _________ to spend unlimited money on federal elections.

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A)   individual
B)   corporation
C)   union
D)   special interest
E)   political action committeeF) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 20

Interest groups offer ________ to attract and keep members.

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A)   free rider benefits
B)   selective benefits
C)   reactive benefits
D)   elusive benefits
E)   societal benefitsF) A) and C)
G) None of the above

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What is an inside strategy? Why do interest groups employ it?

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__________ are a subcategory of economic interest groups that focus on particular businesses or industries. Examples include the National Association of Manufacturers, Chamber of Commerce, National Retail Federation, and Semiconductor Industry Association.

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According to your text, one of the best-known organizations that seeks to influence foreign policy is

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In assessing the power of interest groups in a democracy, it is important to remember that interest groups

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Identify different interest group strategies.

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Define political action committee .

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__________ goods are available to all, whether one has contributed toward the provision of that good or not.

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The__________ enforces mandatory standards for worker safety and health guidelines, and oversees bargaining agreements between management and unions.

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In 1831, the political theorist __________ observed that Americans liked to form groups and join associations as a way of participating in community and political life.

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Being able to express an opinion in the larger social or political sphere can be considered a(n) _________ benefit.

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During a typical day, lobbyists phone, e-mail, and meet with congressional staffers, their clients, and possibly members of the media to gather information about relevant issues for their clients or

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__________ are not affiliated with any government and work hard to preserve their neutrality so that they can operate in as many parts of the world as possible.

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In McCutcheon et al. v. Federal Election Commission, the Court expanded the right of a(n) _________ to spend unlimited money on federal elections.

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When lobbyists deal directly with legislators and their staff to seek a narrow policy change, they are engaging in a(n)

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Interest groups offer ________ to attract and keep members.

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Evaluate the different types of economic interest groups. What are their goals? How do they differ?

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The First Amendment provides for the _________, which is the cornerstone of interest group protection.

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Do interest groups balance out each other the way Madison thought they would? Why or why not?

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Which of the following statements about iron triangles is the most accurate?

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Explain grassroots movements. Provide at least one example.

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