Govt-Chapter 9
Which of the following are the components of an iron triangle
congressional committees interest groups executive agencies
interest group
Electoral support to members of congress
Jobs, higher wages, and tax incentives are all examples of ______ incentives to joining interest groups.
material
Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (2010) involved which issue affecting interest groups
the limit on corporate and union spending in federal elections
The incentives that most noneconomic groups offer include
collective goods
Rather than using threats, interest groups tend to influence lawmakers by providing them with
information that supports the group's policy positions.
___ refers to broadly efforts by the groups to influence public policy through contact with public officials
lobbying
Which of the following are private goods
retirement plans jobs
An interest group is an organization that
seeks to influence government policy
Compared to iron triangles, the relationship between actors in an issue network tend to be more
temporary
Which of the souther states has fewer then 400 registered lobbyist
South Carolina
An example of a single issue interest group focused on the environment is
The environmental defense fund
What was Madison's constitutional solution to the problem of factions
The system of checks and balances
How do interest groups expand the range of issues that come to lawmakers attention
They focus on issues that may be controversial. They focus on issues that may not have broad impact.
Which of the following describes most citizens groups
They tend to focus in one issue, such as gun rights or the environment They are open to anyone who agrees with the policy the group is advocating
Which of the following are the chief targets of the group when they lobby the execution branch
Top of federal agencies
T or F: according to political scientist mancur olson, interest groups with smaller memberships usually prevail because they are able to join together and pool resources
True
T or F: those interest groups that's re poorly organized run the risk of being ignored politically
True
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.
Outside lobbying is aimed at bringing ___ pressure to bear on policy makers
Public
Which of the following would be considered outside lobbying activities used by interest groups
Public demonstrations Letter writing campaigns
Which of the following types of interest groups is classified as an economic type
agriculture
Modern lobbyists primarily concentrate on providing lawmakers with ______.
arguments and evidence for their position
Which of the following best describes why many interest groups form political action committees (PACs)
because contributing to candidates' campaigns can help gain access for interest group lobbyists
Among economic groups, which type are the most numerous?
business groups
Agency capture refers to the situation where ___ side with the industry they are supposed to regulate rather than with the public that they are supposed to protect
Regulatory agencies
______ goods are those that belong to all people and cannot be withheld on an individual basis, such as clean air or water.
collective
government agency
constituent service
How are issue networks formed?
They are formed by individuals who have expertise regarding a particular policy issue as well as various views on it.
Which of the following are among interest groups judicial lobbying options
- filing amicus curiae briefs - influencing the selection of federal judges - lawsuits
Which of the following are ways in which members of congress benefit from ties to lobbyist
-lobbyist provide information on specific pieces of legislation -lobbyist identify bills that need their attention
The effort of the writers of the constitution to devise a governing system that would guard against tyranny of the majority resulted in which consequence
America's system of divided power provides abundant opportunities for interest groups to achieve their policy goals.
Which group represents the largest agricultural interest group in the United States today
American Farm Bureau Federation
If you were lobbying Congress, what would be the safest strategy for you to use?
Be aboveboard with members.
Congressional Committees
Budget support for a program
Which of the following is a way in which special interest groups can donate money to candidate s
By forming a political action committee (PAC)
The type of interest group that is formed by an individual drawn together by opportunities to promote a cause in which they believe but that does not provide them significant individual economic benefits is called an __ interest group
Citizens
A person know as ___ rider derives a benefit without contribution to its achievement
Free
In an iron triangle, ___ provided campaign contributes to ____ in order to gain their support for a particular policy proposal
Groups; members of congress
The interest group strategy that include face to face meetings with legislators and providing policy information to policy makers is known as
Inside lobbying
An ___ ___ is an organization that seeks to influence government dec. it is also known by the names faction, special interest, or organized interest
Interest group
What are the advantages enjoyed by a large interest group such as the AARP
It has a large staff that lobbies the federal government. It can generate a large amount of mail to members of Congress. It is well-financed, even though individual members' dues are low.
How have advances in technology affected the free-ride problem
It has lessened it
The states that border Mexico all have ___ register lobbyist
More than 800
Which one of these groups is an example of a citizens group
National Organization for Women
___ lobbying includes initiating letter writing campaigns and influences the news media
Outside
Which of the following are among interest groups judicial lobbying options
filing amicus curiae briefs lawsuits influencing the selection of federal judges
In the 2017 tax cut and jobs act, the corporate tax cut is permanent, whereas the individual tax cut has an end date. This difference illustrates the fact that ___
getting smaller, more focused business groups to work together on an issue can be highly effective
Super PACs are legally forbidden from which of the following?
giving money directly to candidates giving money directly to political parties
Interest groups rely on what two main lobbying strategies
outside lobbying inside lobbing
The United States provides a favorable environment for interest groups because
the tradition of people joining together encourages them to look to interest groups as a way of influencing policymakers. the separation of powers and federalism provide numerous points of access for interest groups to try to influence policymakers. the tradition of free speech and association means there are few legal barriers to the activities of interest groups.
An important feature of private goods for an economic group is that
they are benefits the group can withhold
Which type of interest group represents business firms of a particular kind, such as insurance companies
trade association
Internet groups that are not directly involved in litigation may file amicus Curiae briefs to
Encourage a ruling that is beneficial to their cause
Which of the following types of interest groups are formed to pressure government to take action on a specific policy area, such as nuclear arms
Single issue groups
Which of the following is a benefit to the public that results from the promotion of special interest
It can have a positive effect on other interests, such as through job creation.