Exam 6: Interest Groups

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A) only to independent candidates.
B) to PACs.
C) by railroad interests.
D) to the winning legislative candidate.

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A) Total contributions for senate races were greater than the total for house races.
B) Total contributions for senate races were less than the total for house races.
C) Total contributions for senate and house races were about the same.
D) More money was raised in Texas for these races than any other state.

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A) Noneconomic groups
B) Liberal groups
C) Mixed or hybrid organizations
D) Conservative groups

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A) January 1 of each legislative session.
B) February 1 of each legislative session.
C) March 1 of each legislative session.
D) July 1 of each legislative session.

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A) Insurance
B) Real estate
C) Energy/natural resources
D) Computers and electronics

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A) political savvy
B) free riderships
C) large membership
D) political efficacy

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A) Lobbying
B) Advocacy
C) Hiring
D) Interest group

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A) Legislative committee members,high-ranking bureaucrats,and representatives of special interests
B) The governor,legislators,and representatives of special interests
C) The governor,academics,and representatives of special interests
D) None of these choices is true.

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A) ​public officer is not allowed to have a second job.
B) public officer may choose personal interest over the interests and welfare of the public.
C) ​public officer may not be properly compensated for his or her work.
D) conflict of interest does not present a meaningful problem.

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A) electioneering.
B) astroturf lobbying.
C) concrete lobbying.
D) collective lobbying.

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Interest groups can be categorized into different types based on their goals and the members they represent. Some of the common types of interest groups include economic groups, environmental groups, labor unions, professional associations, and public interest groups. Economic groups are considered the most important because they represent the interests of businesses, industries, and trade associations. These groups have significant financial resources and often have a strong influence on government policies and decisions. Economic groups are able to lobby for favorable legislation, tax breaks, and regulations that benefit their members. They also have the ability to fund political campaigns and support candidates who align with their interests. As a result, economic groups are often seen as the most influential in shaping public policy. On the other hand, public interest groups are often considered to have the least amount of influence. These groups represent the interests of the general public and advocate for issues such as consumer rights, environmental protection, and civil liberties. However, they often lack the financial resources and organizational capacity to compete with the lobbying power of economic groups. As a result, public interest groups may struggle to gain the attention of policymakers and have limited influence on legislative outcomes. In conclusion, economic groups are considered the most important due to their significant financial resources and ability to influence government policies. On the other hand, public interest groups often have the least amount of influence due to their limited resources and competing with the lobbying power of economic groups.

A) lobbying.
B) pressure groups.
C) electioneering.
D) advocacy.

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A) Pressure groups
B) Lobbyists
C) Executive appointees
D) Legislative assistants

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A) for whom the person lobbies.
B) information about their clients and employers.
C) the policy areas of concern.
D) all of these choices are true.

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A) access.
B) contribution.
C) lobbying.
D) political influence.

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A) a structured conspiracy.
B) co-optation.
C) negative cooperation.
D) symmetry.

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