Patterson ch. 9
because contributing to candidates campaigns can help gain access for interest group lobbyists
why do many interest groups form political action committees (PACs)
Free
A person known as a _____ rider derives a benefit without contributing to its achievement
corporate interests
The interest group system tends to work primarily in favor of
Agriculture
Which of the following type of interest group is classified as an economic type?
-new york -california -texas
Which of the following states have 800 or more registered lobbyists within the state?
lower
Compared with the percentage of United States workers who were union members in the 1950s and 1960s, the percentage today is
economic
The primary purpose of ______ interest groups is to secure material benefits for their members
Citizens
The type of interest group that addresses issues of concern to the general public and not just the groups members is called a _______ interest group.
12000
There are roughly ______ registered lobbyists who work in washington
-iron triangles -issue networks
Which of the following are types of policy processes in which many interest groups participate?
-lobbyists identify bills that need their attention -lobbyists testify at committee hearings -lobbyists provide information on specific pieces of legislation
Which of the following are ways in which members of congress benefit from ties to lobbyists?
-skills -money -contacts
Which of the following help interest groups participate more effectively in group politics?
they have never been strongly centralized
Which of the following is historically true of political parties in the united states?
-they can support controversial issues that lawmakers often avoid -they broaden the range of issues that lawmakers address
Which of the following statements are true of concerning interest groups?
-creating public service announcements to be aired on television -organizing a protest on the steps of congress -having group members send letters to their legislators
Which of the following would be considered outside lobbying activities used by interest groups?
Outside
______ lobbying includes forming PACs and influencing the news media
purposive
__________ incentives include the satisfaction that you are participating in a worthy effort
-a low chance of achieving their goals through elected officials -faced legislative hurdles
Interest groups tend to rely on the courts to advance their policy goals when they have
issue network
an _______ _______ is comprised of various actors that all have interest and expertise in a particular policy issue even though they may disagree on what the outcome should be.
-Giving policy relevant information to a politician -lobbying a politician
Inside strategy
the limit on corporate and union spending in federal elections
Citizens united v. federal commission involved which issue affecting interest groups?
more
Compared with europeans, americans are ________ likely to belong to a voluntary group or association.
-Using televised advertising to promote a groups position -Grassroots letter writing campaigns
Outside strategy
An organization seeking to influence government policy
Which definition refers to an interest group?
-making campaign contributions -lobbying -engaging in public relations
Which of the following are legal tactics used by interest groups to influence policymakers
-executive agencies -interest groups -congressional committees
Which of the following are the components of an iron triangle?
face-to-face meetings with members of congress
lobbying elected officials includes which of the following activities?
public
outside lobbying is aimed at bringing ______ pressure to bear on policymakers