Question 1

How does the unionization of the American workforce compare to other industrialized democracies?

Accepted Answer

A)  The American workforce has stronger unionization in the technology sector.
B)  The American workforce has a similar overall level of unionization.
C)  The American workforce has stronger unionization in manufacturing.
D)  The American workforce is among the least unionized.

Question 2

What feature of the U.S.political system reflects the Framers' desire to limit the "mischiefs of faction"?

Accepted Answer

A)  staggered terms of office
B)  selection of senators by state legislatures
C)  the protection of free speech in the First Amendment
D)  the president's power as commander-in-chief of the military

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of an economic interest group?

Accepted Answer

A)  the American Association of Retired People (AARP) 
B)  the Chamber of Commerce
C)  the National Organization for Women
D)  the National Education Association

Question 4

In The Federalist,No.10,Madison expressed concerns about what he called "factions." What are some examples of modern-day factions,and is it true that these factions pursue their self-interests at the expense of the broader public interest,as Madison assumed?

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Question 5

Discuss Madison's views on factions,as expressed in The Federalist,No.10,and how he would respond to the tremendous growth in the number of interest groups actively lobbying in Washington,D.C. ,over the past several decades.

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Question 6

Discuss the advantages of contributing to a political action committee (PAC)over making an individual contribution to a political candidate.

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Question 7

The Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act largely banned __________ contributions.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Concern over the use of money to influence politicians dates to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the beginning of the twentieth century
B)  the ratification of the Constitution in 1791
C)  Andrew Jackson's administration in the 1830s
D)  Ulysses S.Grant's administration in the 1870s

Question 9

Which of the following raise money from individuals and then distribute it in the form of contributions to political candidates?

Accepted Answer

A)  527 organizations
B)  coordinating committees
C)  501(c) 3 organizations
D)  political action committees

Question 10

The Tea Party is a political party.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What did the Supreme Court declare unconstitutional in its 2014 decision in McCutcheon v.Federal Election Commission?

Accepted Answer

A)  the aggregate limit on individual contributions to candidates,party committees,or PACs
B)  individual contribution limits to any particular candidate,party committee,or PAC
C)  limits on corporations' and unions' use of general funds for election-specific ads
D)  limits on corporations' and unions' use of general funds to contribute to particular candidates

Question 12

Discuss Supreme Court rulings since 2010 related to campaign finance.How have these rulings affected the power of individuals,corporations,and unions to shape elections? Do you agree with the Court's decisions? Explain your reasoning.

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Question 13

Which of the following conditions,if true,would eliminate the free rider problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  if participation in an interest group were mandatory
B)  if members were allowed to vote on matters of concern to the interest group
C)  if participation in an interest group were voluntary
D)  if an interest group focused on providing benefits to society as a whole

Question 14

According to the theory of pluralism,political power is distributed across a wide range of diverse and competing interest groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is the main type of organization that lobbies on behalf of workers?

Accepted Answer

A)  public interest group
B)  trade association
C)  labor union
D)  ideological group

Question 16

A(n) __________ refers to a voluntary organization that seeks to influence government.

Accepted Answer

A)  corporation
B)  interest group
C)  institute
D)  faction

Question 17

When an interest group's members share common views on the aims of the organization,it is said to be __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  strong
B)  resourceful
C)  concentrated
D)  cohesive

Question 18

The __________ problem occurs when people fail to join a group because they can get the benefits the group offers without contributing to the group's efforts.

Accepted Answer

A)  free rider
B)  pluralist
C)  collective good
D)  group coordination

Question 19

One way that interest groups can influence court cases they are interested in is by filing a(n)__________.

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The answer of One way that interest groups can influence...

Question 20

In 2010,the Supreme Court upheld a long-standing ban on the use of corporate or union funds for election-specific ads.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 5: Interest Groups

The __________ problem occurs when people fail to join a group because they can get the benefits the group offers without contributing to the group's efforts.

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A(n) __________ refers to a voluntary organization that seeks to influence government.

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What feature of the U.S.political system reflects the Framers' desire to limit the "mischiefs of faction"?

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Which of the following is the main type of organization that lobbies on behalf of workers?

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The Tea Party is a political party.

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Which of the following raise money from individuals and then distribute it in the form of contributions to political candidates?

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In The Federalist,No.10,Madison expressed concerns about what he called "factions." What are some examples of modern-day factions,and is it true that these factions pursue their self-interests at the expense of the broader public interest,as Madison assumed?

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Which of the following conditions,if true,would eliminate the free rider problem?

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Concern over the use of money to influence politicians dates to __________.

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One way that interest groups can influence court cases they are interested in is by filing a(n)__________.

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What did the Supreme Court declare unconstitutional in its 2014 decision in McCutcheon v.Federal Election Commission?

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Which of the following is an example of an economic interest group?

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How does the unionization of the American workforce compare to other industrialized democracies?

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Discuss the advantages of contributing to a political action committee (PAC)over making an individual contribution to a political candidate.

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Discuss Madison's views on factions,as expressed in The Federalist,No.10,and how he would respond to the tremendous growth in the number of interest groups actively lobbying in Washington,D.C. ,over the past several decades.

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When an interest group's members share common views on the aims of the organization,it is said to be __________.

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Discuss Supreme Court rulings since 2010 related to campaign finance.How have these rulings affected the power of individuals,corporations,and unions to shape elections? Do you agree with the Court's decisions? Explain your reasoning.

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The Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act largely banned __________ contributions.

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In 2010,the Supreme Court upheld a long-standing ban on the use of corporate or union funds for election-specific ads.

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According to the theory of pluralism,political power is distributed across a wide range of diverse and competing interest groups.

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