chapter 9 Government

Most citizens' groups are ______ interest groups because they focus on a specific issue, such as the environment.

single-issue

Which of the following are considered reasons for Americans' broad participation in groups, such as volunteer organizations?

the prominence of public education a tradition of free association the importance of religion

According to the Center for Responsive Politics, which interest group spends the most money each year lobbying members of government?

Chamber of Commerce

Which of the following is an advantage that economic groups have over citizens' groups?

Economic groups can provide material benefits (such as jobs) to those who are part of the group.

One example of an environmental interest group is

Greenpeace.

The type of interest group that addresses issues of concern to the general public and not just the group's members is called a(n) --- interest group.

citizens

Which type of group typically has a problem with free riders?

citizens' groups

Benefits that belong to the entire group are referred to as

collective goods.

A simple way to describe citizens' groups is that they are groups

anyone can join.

Interest groups rely on what two main lobbying strategies?

inside lobbying outside lobbying

The interest group strategy that includes face-to-face meetings with legislators and providing policy information to policymakers is known as

inside lobbying.

How have advances in technology affected the free-rider problem?

it has lessened it

Which of the following are legal tactics used by interest groups to influence policymakers?

making campaign contributions lobbying engaging in public relations

Jobs, higher wages, and tax incentives are all examples of ______ incentives to joining interest groups.

material

Compared with Europeans, Americans are ______ likely to belong to a voluntary group or association.

more

_______ goods refer to benefits that are given directly to particular individuals as a result of belonging to an interest group.

Private

______ incentives include the satisfaction that you are participating in a worthy effort.

Purposive

One of the positive contributions that interest groups make is

providing a form of representation for organized groups.

Which type of interest group represents business firms of a particular kind, such as insurance companies?

trade association

When lobbying Congress, what is the safest strategy?

Be aboveboard.