Question 1

The American Boiler Makers Association can often monopolize policy regarding its industry because:

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A)   It effectively counters criticism and offers member services
B)   It is unified and highly organized
C)   Of the size of the organization
D)   Of the effective absence of any countervailing forces to oppose it

Question 2

Lobbying means:

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A)   Running for reelection
B)   Paying for political benefits
C)   Trying to influence government decision-makers
D)   Finding out what the best policy is for the country

Question 3

Make the argument that interest groups are bad for American democracy. Then make the argument that they are a positive force.

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Question 4

In tracking PAC contributions, labor unions heavily support:

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A)   Democratic candidates
B)   Republican candidates
C)   No single party
D)   Challengers

Question 5

Lobbyists say the task that takes up most of their time is:

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A)   Giving campaign donations
B)   Building relationships
C)   Mobilizing public opinion
D)   Lobbying legislators

Question 6

An interest group is a(n) :

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A)   Organized group of people seeking to enter politics and run for office
B)   Organized group of people with common goals seeking to influence the government
C)   Group of people with a common interest in some particular subject
D)   Group of people interested in studying politics and government

Question 7

As a result of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1974:

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A)   PACs were prohibited
B)   PACs became much more influential
C)   Restrictions on campaign contributions by interest groups were lifted
D)   Interest groups were no longer allowed to support multiple candidates in the same election

Question 8

Although Madison warned of the dangers of interest groups, he also argued that:

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A)   They have no place in a democratic system
B)   They are inevitable in any democratic system
C)   They may also be detrimental to lawmakers
D)   They tend to be one-sided in their views

Question 9

Government regulation of interest group spending has:

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A)   Decreased the amount of PAC giving
B)   Decreased the influence of soft money
C)   Increased public confidence in the integrity of the electoral process
D)   Increased the number of PAC contributions to candidates

Question 10

The authors suggest that some interest groups have taken control of certain public policy areas. What interest groups and policies might fall into this category?

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Some interest groups that may have taken...

Question 11

How would an interest group representing union workers go about the process of coalition building?

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An interest group representing union wor...

Question 12

Which of the following most accurately expresses the reality behind the myth of corrupting interest groups?

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A)   Interest groups help keep down the cost of politics
B)   Interest groups have helped national interests rise above all minority concerns
C)   Interest groups show a bias toward the poor and disadvantaged
D)   Interest groups help to give people a voice in government

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of the use of litigation by an interest group?

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A)   Providing research data on legal cases to lawmakers
B)   Joining with other interest groups in a lobbying alliance
C)   Presenting arguments in a "friend of the court" brief in a lawsuit
D)   Seeking to overturn judicial precedent

Question 14

When two or more interest groups challenge each other on the same policy, this is an example of:

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A)   Interest group war
B)   Countervailing forces
C)   Mutually assured destruction
D)   Poor leadership

Question 15

The largest PAC contributor to candidates in 2016 was connected to:

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A)   Honeywell
B)   The NRA
C)   The AFL-CIO
D)   Blue Cross/Blue Shield

Question 16

In 2016, PACs spent ____ on electioneering.

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A)   $800 million
B)   $1.5 billion
C)   $3 billion
D)   $5 billion

Question 17

Lobbyists are governed by one major rule. That rule is:

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A)   To promote the organization among young people
B)   To be credible and never lie
C)   To spend money to build political support
D)   To avoid entering into coalitions with other lobbyists

Question 18

One piece of legislation that regulates lobbying in Washington is the:

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A)   Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act
B)   Lobbying Restrictions Act
C)   Congressional Review Act
D)   Lobbying Reform Act

Question 19

One of the most important characteristics of a successful public interest group is its:

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A)   Prolific membership
B)   Bipartisanship
C)   Unity
D)   Lobbying power

Question 20

One of the most powerful professional associations is the:

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A)   AFL-CIO
B)   Chamber of Commerce
C)   American Bankers Association
D)   NRA

Exam 9: Interest Groups

Make the argument that interest groups are bad for American democracy. Then make the argument that they are a positive force.

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How would an interest group representing union workers go about the process of coalition building?

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As a result of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1974:

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Lobbyists say the task that takes up most of their time is:

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Government regulation of interest group spending has:

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Lobbying means:

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The largest PAC contributor to candidates in 2016 was connected to:

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Lobbyists are governed by one major rule. That rule is:

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The American Boiler Makers Association can often monopolize policy regarding its industry because:

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One of the most powerful professional associations is the:

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An interest group is a(n) :

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In 2016, PACs spent ____ on electioneering.

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One piece of legislation that regulates lobbying in Washington is the:

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When two or more interest groups challenge each other on the same policy, this is an example of:

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Which of the following is an example of the use of litigation by an interest group?

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Although Madison warned of the dangers of interest groups, he also argued that:

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One of the most important characteristics of a successful public interest group is its:

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Which of the following most accurately expresses the reality behind the myth of corrupting interest groups?

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In tracking PAC contributions, labor unions heavily support:

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The authors suggest that some interest groups have taken control of certain public policy areas. What interest groups and policies might fall into this category?

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