Question 1

Public-interest lobbies are, by definition, nonpartisan and ideologically neutral.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

One important concern about interest-group ratings is the bias that can result from an arbitrary determination of what constitutes a liberal or conservative vote.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Trends toward service delivery have affected union membership.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The 1995 law regulating lobbying did not include lobbying efforts aimed at congressional staffers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is not an example of a material incentive?

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A)   The opportunity for members to market their products through cooperatives
B)   Low-cost life insurance
C)   The appeal of the organization's stated goals
D)   Free assistance in preparing tax returns
E)   Free assistance in estate planning

Question 6

The Federal Regulation of Lobbying Act of 1946 required groups and individuals seeking to influence legislation to

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A)   limit their activities to seven pieces of legislation.
B)   limit their activities to either the House or the Senate.
C)   prepare and publish written statements of intent.
D)   register and file quarterly financial reports.
E)   register, file statements of intent, and limit their activities to one legislative chamber.

Question 7

The largest proportion of interest groups in Washington consists of public-interest lobbies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In 2008, the OMB estimated that Congress had approved more than _______ earmarks.

Accepted Answer

A)   three hundred
B)   seven hundred
C)   one thousand
D)   three thousand
E)   eleven thousand

Question 9

Public-interest groups often do better when the government is in the hands of an administration that is hostile to their views.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Union membership has actually grown in

Accepted Answer

A)   the field of teaching.
B)   the field of medicine.
C)   the automobile industry.
D)   government.
E)   both A and D.

Question 11

Which of the following is true of most people who are sympathetic to the aims of a mass-membership interest group?

Accepted Answer

A)   They do not join it.
B)   They join it but do not pay dues.
C)   They join it, pay dues, but do not participate in its activities.
D)   They join it, pay dues, and participate in its activities.
E)   They join it but participate without paying dues.

Question 12

The activities of interest groups and lobbyists are protected by the First Amendment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The number of ideological political action committees (PACs) has decreased in recent years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The Sierra Club was organized in the

Accepted Answer

A)   1990s.
B)   1980s.
C)   1970s.
D)   1960s.
E)   1890s.

Question 15

An issue public is directly affected by, or deeply concerned about, a government policy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Most political action committees (PACs) are sponsored by unions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Congress passed a law in the 1940s that required those seeking to influence legislation must register.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Identify and explain three types of incentives that are offered by mass-membership organizations.

Accepted Answer

a. Solidary: Sense of pleasure...

Question 19

The launching of the environmental movement was assisted by

Accepted Answer

A)   a hurricane in Pensacola, Florida.
B)   several incidents of contaminated water in Boston.
C)   an oil spill on the Santa Barbara beaches.
D)   the highly publicized deaths of dozens of sperm whales.
E)   controversies surrounding the spread of diseases in animals.

Question 20

Interest groups can legally supply money to public officials who are running for office.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 11: Interest Groups

Trends toward service delivery have affected union membership.

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Congress passed a law in the 1940s that required those seeking to influence legislation must register.

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Interest groups can legally supply money to public officials who are running for office.

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The 1995 law regulating lobbying did not include lobbying efforts aimed at congressional staffers.

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Most political action committees (PACs) are sponsored by unions.

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Public-interest lobbies are, by definition, nonpartisan and ideologically neutral.

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Union membership has actually grown in

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Which of the following is true of most people who are sympathetic to the aims of a mass-membership interest group?

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The Sierra Club was organized in the

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Which of the following is not an example of a material incentive?

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The Federal Regulation of Lobbying Act of 1946 required groups and individuals seeking to influence legislation to

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One important concern about interest-group ratings is the bias that can result from an arbitrary determination of what constitutes a liberal or conservative vote.

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The activities of interest groups and lobbyists are protected by the First Amendment.

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Identify and explain three types of incentives that are offered by mass-membership organizations.

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An issue public is directly affected by, or deeply concerned about, a government policy.

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The number of ideological political action committees (PACs) has decreased in recent years.

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The largest proportion of interest groups in Washington consists of public-interest lobbies.

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Public-interest groups often do better when the government is in the hands of an administration that is hostile to their views.

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In 2008, the OMB estimated that Congress had approved more than _______ earmarks.

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The launching of the environmental movement was assisted by

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