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