Interest Groups Ap government

A group representing a corporation, labor union, or special interest that raises and spends campaign contributions on behalf of candidates or causes is a A. Special interest group B. Grassroots lobbying committee C. Political action committee D. Social movement E. Tax-exempt entity

. C.Political action committee

Which of the following is a concern about the influence of lobbyist on government? A. Many lobbyist are former federal officials who gave up their positions in government to work for interest group B. Many lobbyist are attorneys who have undue influence because of their legal expertise C. Many lobbyist also work as a congressional staff members D. Many members of congress are former lobbyist who still have strong connections with interest group E. Because lobbyist do not have to register with the government, it is difficult to control their activities

A. Many lobbyist are former federal officials who gave up their positions in government

Environmentalists, women and union members have worked over the years to advance their interests. What is the best description of these causes? A. They are social movements that have spawned several related interest groups. B. They are PACs, which give money to political campaigns C. They are social movement because all of them have liberal goals D. They are interest groups because they lobby Congress favorable legislation E. They are social movements because they do not take strong positions and tend to support moderate policies

A. They are social movements that have spawned several related interest groups.

What of the following is NOT generally a method that interest groups use to influence the government? A. Bribery B. Direct Lobbying C. Testifying before Congress D. Political Donations E. Endorsement

A. bribery

23. Which of the following candidates would most likely receive the most money from a PAC A. An incumbent who has consistently supported the PAC's positions B. A challenger whose viewpoints are unknown C. A challenger whose viewpoints are opposed to the PAC's D. An incumbent who has not voted consistently to support the PAC's positions in the past E. Any candidate who is likely to win

A.An incumbent who has consistently supported the PAC's positions

The primary functions of political action committees (PACs) is to A. Contributes money to candidates for elections B. Coordinates local get-out-the-votes campaigns C. Promotes the defeats of incumbents in the federal and state legislatures D. Organize protest demonstration and other acts of civil disobedience E. Contact congress to suggest legislation

A.Contributes money to candidates for elections

What are political action committees? A. Registered organizations that donate money to campaigns and causes B. Committees that work as a part of iron triangle to change bureaucratic regulations C. Interest groups that have raised more than $200,000 in a single fiscal year D. Groups of people who are interested in a cause and lobby on its behalf E. Organization whose primary purpose is to lobby congress

A.Registered organizations that donate money to campaigns and causes

"Free riders" occur when interest groups fight for benefits to the public as a whole, such as consumer protection. How can interest groups prevent the free-rider problem? A. By ensuring that the benefits they seek will help only their members B. By providing people an incentive to join the interest group, such as a subscription to a magazine C. By limiting membership to a few carefully screened members D. By lobbying members of congress only in the district where the interest group operated E. There is no practical way for interest groups to prevent the " free-rider" problem

B. By providing people an incentive to join the interest group, such as a subscription to a magazine

Political Action Committees (PACs) were formed to allow unions and corporations to A. Run their own members for political office B. Funnel limited amounts of money to candidates of their choice C. Funnels unlimited amounts of money to candidates of their choice D. Have a voice in government policy meetings E. Sit down together to work out their differences

B. Funnel limited amounts of money to candidates of their choice

What was the biggest change to campaign financing made by the campaign Finance Reform Act of 2002( McCain-Feingold) A. The elimination of PAC contributions to candidates B. The elimination of "soft money" C. New requirements for full disclosure of campaign contributions D. The creation of a new, nonpartisan, board of directors of the federal election commission E. The banning of all advertising by any political party in the sixty days before an election

B. The elimination of "soft money"

25. Political Action Committees were created by campaign reform laws to A. involve the public more directly inn president dential campaigns B. regulate how groups such as business and labor contribute to campaigns C. finance challengers' campaigns in order to eliminate the advantages of incumbency D. pay for candidates' air time because it has become the most expensive feature in a campaign E. limits the influence of political parties over election

B.regulate how groups such as business and labor contribute to campaigns

How do interest groups differ from PACs? A. Interest groups donate money to candidates, while PACs hire lobbyist to influence policymaking B. Interest group can hire PACs to help them conduct polls, create direct mail solicitations and produce TV ads C. PACs are committees, often set up by interest groups to raise and spend money on campaigns and causes D. Interest group are required to register with the Federal Election Commission, but there are no registration requirements for PACs E. PACs run candidates for election, while interest group do not.

C. PACs are committees, often set up by interest groups to raise and spend money on campaigns and causes

Throughout American history, which of the following conditions has led to an increase in interest groups' activity? I. A strong economy with low inflation II. The rise of professional societies, such as the American Medical Association III. Government policies that create new groups, such as veterans IV. Leaders who are willing to make personal sacrifices (AMA) A. I and II B. I , II and III C. I,III and IV D. I,II and IV E. III and IV

C.. I,III and IV

Interest groups representing businesspeople and investors are often among the most successful lobbying groups in Washington, DC for all of the following reasons EXCEPT A. Such groups have the financial resources to mount sustained campaigns on their own behalf B. Many such groups have been in existence for several decades or more, allowing them to master the legislative system and to develop close ties with legislators C. In many districts these groups constituents make up the majority of voters D. These group constituents contribute heavily to many legislators campaigns and in doing so gain greater access to legislators E. Economic lobbyist often campaign for obscure or minute changes to tax law about which the public knows little and therefore frequently meet little opposition.

C.In many districts these groups constituents make up the majority of voters

The Legislative successes of the National Rifle Association, anti abortion activist and other powerful interest groups demonstrate that A. United States domestic policy has grown more conservative in the 1990s B. The influence of the political action committees has weakened in recent years C. The power of interest groups depends on the degree of support for their positions in the White House D. Majority opinion on an issue can sometimes be overridden by the intensity of a minority commitment to activism E. The most powerful interest group in the united states are generally those that support uncontroversial positions

D Majority opinion on an issue can sometimes be overridden by the intensity of a minority commitment to activism

An interest group would use grassroots lobbying on all of the following issues EXCEPT A. Abortion B. Medicare C. Social Security D. Complex tax legislation affecting a few people E. Affirmative action

D. Complex tax legislation affecting a few people

All of the following explain the proliferation of interest groups EXCEPT A. American is diverse, with countless immigrant, races, and religions B. Because of its federal system, there are multiple points of access to government C. Political authority is shared by several branches of government, each of which might be targeted by interest groups D.Interest group often run candidates for office to give their supporters a voice in government E. Political parties are relatively weak, which helps explain the strength and numbers of interest groups

D. Interest group often run candidates for office to give their supporters a voice in government

All of the following are examples of interest group EXCEPT A. Greenpeace B. Right to Life C. Christian Coalition D. Libertarians E. National Organization of Women

D. Libertarians

22. Those who attempt to influence governmental decisions, especially legislation ,often on behalf of interest groups are best described as A. PACs B. Influence peddlers C. Social movement D. Lobbyist E. Campaign strategists

D. Lobbyists

Sometimes members of congress forms groups based upon their characteristics or interests which term best describe these group? A. Interest groups B. committees C. PACs D. caucuses E. issue networks

D. caucuses

Which of the following people would most likely to be accused of influence peddling? A. A congressperson who retires to take a position teaching political science at a university B. A former president who advises a current president on a particular foreign policy issue C. A voter who researches the positions of all candidates in a race before choosing whom to support D. A judge who consistently hands down the maximum sentence to convicted felons E. An official who leaves the States Department to work as a paid consultant to foreign governments

E. An official who leaves the States Department to work as a paid consultant to foreign governments

Why are lobbyist useful to members of Congress in considering legislation? A. Because most lobbyists are lawyers and can draft bills using technical legal language B. Because lobbyist have bigger research staffs than members of Congress C. Because lobbyist are policy generalists who have knowledge about a broad range of topics D. Because members of congress must listen to lobbyist in order to get electoral support E. Because members of congress are policy generalist and lobbyist are policy specialist with expert knowledge in their area.

E. Because members of congress are policy generalist and lobbyist are policy specialist with expert knowledge in their area

Which of the following are sources of funding for interest groups? I. Foundation grants II. Federal grants III. Federal contract IV. Direct-mail solicitations A. I,II, and II B. I and II C. II,III, and IV D. I and III E. I,II,III and IV

E. I,II,III and IV

Which group most frequently benefits from political action committee ( PAC ) donations? A. Charitable organizations B. Federal judges C. Political interest groups D. Research institutes E. Incumbents running for reelection

E. Incumbents running for reelection