Question 1

How do lobbyists typically seek to influence members of Congress?

Accepted Answer

A)  by introducing bills
B)  by filing amicus curiae briefs
C)  by organizing protests and demonstrations on Capitol Hill
D)  by providing technical expertise on policy issuesE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

To retain their tax-free status,nonprofit organizations must refrain from direct lobbying.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Why is grassroots lobbying an effective political tactic?

Accepted Answer

A)  Grassroots lobbying shapes public opinion,and elected officials are known to respond to public opinion.
B)  Interest groups rarely engage in grassroots lobbying,so when they use this tactic,elected officials take notice.
C)  Grassroots lobbyists collect and bundle together campaign contributions from multiple individuals.This results in one large campaign contribution and thus maximizes the impact of each contributor.
D)  Grassroots lobbying depends on building personal connections with elected officials,who are more likely to listen to groups that they know and like.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

How do interest groups lobby the courts?

Accepted Answer

A)  through letter-writing campaigns addressed to particular judges
B)  by publishing editorials in major newspapers stating their views on cases
C)  by bringing lawsuits to the courts on behalf of classes of citizens
D)  by testifying before congressional committeesE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 5

You are the leader of an environmental organization working to address the problem of climate change.Given the free-rider problem,what would be the most effective way to get others to join your cause?

Accepted Answer

A)  Describe the harmful consequences of global warming.
B)  Explain how future generations will benefit from enacting climate change legislation.
C)  Offer an incentive,such as a t-shirt,to those who join the campaign.
D)  Publicly criticize those who don't join the campaign.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 6

The National Rifle Association is an example of a trade association.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Interest groups are often defended as a check on __________,or the tendency of democratic governments to allow the faint preferences of the masses to prevail over the intense feelings of minorities.

Accepted Answer

A)  majoritarianism
B)  constitutionalism
C)  federalism
D)  libertarianismE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 8

In Federalist No.10,__________ expressed concerns about the harmful effects of factions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In Federalist No.10,__________ expressed concerns about the...

Question 9

What is a trade association?

Accepted Answer

A)  a coalition of public interest groups in a specific policy area,such as environmental policy
B)  an organization that coordinates exchanges of information and resources among multiple interest groups
C)  an organization that represents businesses within a specific industry
D)  an organization that represents the federal government during the negotiation of international trade agreementsE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

A legal dispute brought before a court is called __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  legislation
B)  an amicus curiae brief
C)  a regulation
D)  litigationE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Most members of Congress view lobbyists as unnecessary nuisances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

As shown in Figure 9.1,membership in labor unions has increased over the last several decades.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

James Madison defined a(n) __________ as a group of individuals concerned more with their self-interest than with the rights of individuals outside the group or with the needs of society as a whole.

Accepted Answer

A)  faction
B)  political party
C)  social movement
D)  oligarchyE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

__________ refers to communicating with government officials to persuade them to support a particular policy decision.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ refers to communicating with government officials...

Question 15

What did James Madison identify as the most prevalent special interest in politics?

Accepted Answer

A)  economic interests
B)  civil rights
C)  social justice
D)  access to educationE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 16

To which of the following might political action committees (PACs) invest their contributions in order to maximize their political influence?

Accepted Answer

A)  members of the minority party in Congress
B)  campaigns of challengers
C)  campaigns of incumbents
D)  candidates for state and local offices onlyE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

The __________ problem occurs when people fail to join a group because they can receive the benefits the group offers without contributing to the group's efforts.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________ problem occurs when people fail...

Question 18

How might pluralism serve to enhance democracy?

Accepted Answer

A)  by requiring people to join interest groups
B)  by ensuring that no single interest becomes dominant
C)  by allowing policy makers to ignore the demands of certain organizations
D)  by discouraging bargaining and compromise on policy issuesE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Why was Madison particularly concerned about factions in Federalist No.10?

Accepted Answer

A)  He believed that factions pursuing their self-interest would work against the broader public interest.
B)  He worried that factions were too focused on the public good and that they neglected to take care of their own needs.
C)  He worried that the Constitution did not provide enough opportunities for factions to be involved in politics.
D)  He worried that factions might prevent the Constitution from being ratified.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

According to the Ethics in Government Act,former members of Congress are not permitted to lobby Congress for __________ after leaving that body.

Accepted Answer

A)  one year
B)  two years
C)  five years
D)  ten yearsE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 9: Interest Groups: Getting Their Share and More

Why was Madison particularly concerned about factions in Federalist No.10?

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The __________ problem occurs when people fail to join a group because they can receive the benefits the group offers without contributing to the group's efforts.

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As shown in Figure 9.1,membership in labor unions has increased over the last several decades.

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Most members of Congress view lobbyists as unnecessary nuisances.

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What is a trade association?

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A legal dispute brought before a court is called __________.

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Why is grassroots lobbying an effective political tactic?

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What did James Madison identify as the most prevalent special interest in politics?

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Interest groups are often defended as a check on __________,or the tendency of democratic governments to allow the faint preferences of the masses to prevail over the intense feelings of minorities.

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James Madison defined a(n) __________ as a group of individuals concerned more with their self-interest than with the rights of individuals outside the group or with the needs of society as a whole.

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How do interest groups lobby the courts?

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__________ refers to communicating with government officials to persuade them to support a particular policy decision.

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How might pluralism serve to enhance democracy?

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In Federalist No.10,__________ expressed concerns about the harmful effects of factions.

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How do lobbyists typically seek to influence members of Congress?

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To which of the following might political action committees (PACs) invest their contributions in order to maximize their political influence?

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You are the leader of an environmental organization working to address the problem of climate change.Given the free-rider problem,what would be the most effective way to get others to join your cause?

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According to the Ethics in Government Act,former members of Congress are not permitted to lobby Congress for __________ after leaving that body.

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To retain their tax-free status,nonprofit organizations must refrain from direct lobbying.

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The National Rifle Association is an example of a trade association.

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