Chapter 9 Influencing the Political Environment

17. Proponents of business as a political participant argue: A) A pluralistic system invites many participants. B) It is business's constitutional right to be involved. C) Business is a vital stakeholder of government. D) A and C, but not B.

A and C, but not B.

37. Who or what generally leads a large company's public affairs department: A) The CIO (Chief Information Officer). B) An appointed Senior Committee. C) A Senior Executive or V.P. D) A Deputy CEO.

An appointed Senior Committee.

31. This group, founded in 1972, consists of CEOs of major corporations: A) Better Business Bureau. B) League of Businessmen. C) Civic League. D) Business Roundtable.

Business Roundtable.

22. To influence government policymakers' actions, an information strategy involves: A) Business providing government policymakers with information through direct communications. B) Government policymakers hiring special interest groups for fact-finding projects. C) Businesses listening to government policymakers in order to develop a corporate strategy. D) Gaining support from other affected organizations.

Business providing government policymakers with information through direct communications.

24. Which of the following is NOT a constituency-building strategy tool? A) Expert witness testimony. B) Advocacy advertising. C) Public relations. D) Legal challenges

Expert witness testimony.

14. Barack Obama raised slightly less money than John McCain for the 2008 Presidential election. A) True B) False

False

2. Using political means, Merck was able to legally sell Manicil to girls as young as 12 years old. A) True B) False

False

5. The AFL-CIO supported the 2008 Republican ticket by establishing a website entitled McCain revealed. A) True B) False

False

6. In 2008, President Bush signed a law which changed the date of daylight savings time. A) True B) False

False

8. Since 1998, the number of lobbyists has almost tripled. A) True B) False

False

27. Which of the following is NOT true about Jack Abromoff: A) He was a former lobbyist. B) He received a six year prison sentence. C) He received a harsh sentence to serve as a deterrent for would be lawbreakers. D) All of the above are true.

He received a harsh sentence to serve as a deterrent for would be lawbreakers.

30. Expert witness testimony is often provided: A) Through company newsletters. B) On the steps of the White House. C) In Congressional hearings. D) In the Wall Street Journal.

In Congressional hearings.

35. What PAC raised the most in 2001-2002 and 2007-2008 A) National Association of Realtors B) American Trial Lawyers Associations. C) American Medical Association. D) National Association of Auto Dealers.

National Association of Realtors

39. Which leader was NOT fingered by Transparency International for stealing from their country: A) Pol Pot. B) Ferdinand Marcos. C) Mohammed Soharto. D) Mobuto Seeko.

Pol Pot

23. A common tactic in a financial-incentive political strategy is: A) Lobbying. B) Legal challenges. C) Expert witness testimony. D) Political contributions.

Political contributions.

20. Which of the following is not part of a corporation's information strategy? A) Public Relations B) Lobbying C) Direct Communication D) Expert Witness testimony

Public Relations

25. Which group spent the most on lobbying in 2008? A) AARP. B) PG & E. C) Exxon/Mobil. D) The U.S. Chamber of Commerce

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce

36. Which of the following is NOT true about advocacy advertising: A) They have been legal in the United States since 2008. B) Merck pioneered the use of issue advertising. C) It is also referred to as issue advertising. D) They generally focus on political issues as opposed to products.

They have been legal in the United States since 2008.

1. Despite substantial opposition, Google and Yahoo joined in an advertising venture in 2008. A) True B) False

True

11. Expert witnesses provide information to legislators for businesses or business groups. A) True B) False

True

13. 2008 was the first time that Presidential candidates raised over one billion dollars. A) True B) False

True

15. Advocacy ads have been legal in the United States since 1978. A) True B) False

True

3. Opponents of business's involvement in the political process argue that businesses risk their credibility by becoming involved in partisan politics. A) True B) False

True

4. In a 2009 Harris Poll, approximately 85% of those surveyed believed that big business has too much political power. A) True B) False

True

7. Chemical firms generally have a sophisticated political strategy. A) True B) False

True

9. Under U.S. law, lobbying activities must be disclosed publicly. A) True B) False

True

21. Global Crossing: A) failed despite being well connected politically. B) exposed the hypocrisy of the NPA and deep water drilling. C) became the first organization to bundle at least $50 million in an electoral cycle. D) Succesfully lobbied to be exempt from solar panel legislation.

failed despite being well connected politically.

18. An ad hoc coalition A) brings together groups in the same or a similar industry to attempt to pass legislation. B) Must register prior to engaging in direct lobbying. C) formed to change daylight savings time. D) None of the above.

formed to change daylight savings time.

34. Vernon Jackson . A) is a former Louisiana Congressman who was convicted of taking a bribe. B) was found guilty in 2009 of multiple charges, including money laundering. C) was the CEO of General Motors during the bail out period. D) was the highest paid lobbyist in 2008.

was found guilty in 2009 of multiple charges, including money laundering.

19. In a 200 Harris poll, what percentage of people polled believed that small business had too much political power? A) 5 percent. B) 76 percent. C) 44 percent. D) 19 percent.

5 percent.

38. Which of the following was used to circumvent the soft money ban in the McCain-Feingold bill: A) 323c corps. B) 527 organizations. C) C-24s. D) Cipics.

527 organizations.

29. Which of the following is not true about "temptation laws" A) It was passed at least partly in response to the Abramoff scandal B) Lawmakers are barred from receiving gifts. C) Common cause celebrated the law as "the first successful attempt at a lobbying law to close meaningful loopholes". D) All of the above are true.

All of the above are true.

32. Which of the following is true of the 2008 Presidential election: A) Barack Obama did not receive federal funds. B) Barack Obama raised more slightly less than double what John McCain raised. C) Ralph Nader was not eligible for federal funds. D) All of the above are true.

Barack Obama did not receive federal funds.

26. Lobbyists, under U.S. law, must disclose their: A) Earnings. B) Expenses. C) Earnings and expenses. D) Political affiliation.

Earnings and expenses.

10. Lobbying firms must register with the Government, though this action is not required by in house lobbyists. A) True B) False

False

12. Companies that have organized PACs can only donate $4,000 per election cycle to these organizations. A) True B) False

False

33. Which of the following is true regarding Ford Motors and the 2008 bailout: A) Ford was deemed ineligible for the bailout. B) Ford rejected bailout funds. C) The CEO of Ford refused to testify in front of Congress. D) Prior to the bailout, Ford was in worse shape than Chrysler or General Motors.

Ford rejected bailout funds.

28. What prominent lobbyist pleaded guilty to fraud in 2006: A) Bruce Bereano. B) Fred Simmons. C) Jack Abramoff. D) Dennis DeYoung.

Jack Abramoff.

40. What former New Jersey Senator stopped his campaign re-election bid in 2002 and subsequently became a lobbyist: A) Frank Lautenberg. B) Christine Todd Whitman. C) Robert Torricelli. D) Neal Peart.

Robert Torricelli.

16. The solar polar industry: A) is dominated by three large companies which are very active politically. B) has eschewed political donations, and has subsequently suffered under the Obama administration. C) was able to have legislation passed in Hawaii which requires solar water heaters in all new construction by 2010. D) has approximately 2,900 companies in the United States.

was able to have legislation passed in Hawaii which requires solar water heaters in all new construction by 2010.