Question 1

Which of the following is not classified as a noneconomic interest group?

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A)  Patriotic
B)  Recreation
C)  Public interest
D)  Religious

Question 2

Which of the following are least likely to subscribe to the Texas Register?

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A)  Corporations
B)  Labor unions
C)  Ordinary citizens
D)  Interest groups

Question 3

Which of these groups could be viewed as a mixed or hybrid organization?

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A)  ​Groups that fight discrimination on the basis of disability.
B)  A multinational corporation,focused on tort reform.
C)  ​A pro-gun rights organization.
D)  ​Groups that fight for religious rights in public schools.

Question 4

Discuss the difference between iron triangle and issue networks.Which do you believe is better at influencing public policy outcomes? Why or why not?

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Question 5

Which of the following has occurred when a public official makes a decision that might result in a personal economic advantage?

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A)  Co-optation
B)  Conflict of interest
C)  Public interest
D)  Advocacy

Question 6

When interest groups employ lobbying officeholders to file suits in court,get their advocates appointed to state boards,testify before legislative committees,these are examples of

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A)  direct means of influencing government.
B)  indirect means of influencing government.
C)  mixed interest means of influencing government.
D)  influencing government.

Question 7

Which of the following statements about interest groups is incorrect?

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A)  Interest groups are considered political parties that nominate candidates for office.
B)  Interest groups seek to influence the outputs of government.
C)  Interest groups are not part of the government but seek to influence the government.
D)  Interest groups must work with political parties to achieve their goals.

Question 8

_______ is the good of the whole society,without bias for or against any particular segment of the society.

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A)  Co-optation
B)  Public interest
C)  Conflict of interest
D)  Public good

Question 9

People join interest groups to

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A)  receive the monthly or quarterly magazine or newsletter.
B)  be a member of a network of like-minded people.
C)  to protect their economic,recreational,social,or political interests.
D)  All of these choices are true.

Question 10

A successful lobbyist will attempt all of the following except

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A)  establish rapport with all members of the legislature.
B)  try to gain support or at least neutrality from legislative leaders on one's group's proposals.
C)  secure endorsement of the chair of each committee through which one's legislation must pass.
D)  secure the positive endorsement of community representatives for legislation sought by local governments.

Question 11

​How do judicial elections make the court system vulnerable to the influence of special interests?

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Judicial elections can make the court sy...

Question 12

Special interest groups use the court system because of all of the following except

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A)  the court system can give a more favorable interpretation of the law than that given by the enforcing agency.
B)  lawsuits are less expensive than trying to influence the legislature.
C)  the court system serves as a way to delay application of costly rules.
D)  the court system is a way to political capital for supporters.

Question 13

An effective lobbyist would have done which of the following before the start of a new legislative session​?

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A)  ​Research which legislators are predisposed to support his or her cause
B)  ​Memorize the faces of members of the legislature
C)  ​Get to know the staff of legislators
D)  ​All of these choices are true.

Question 14

Before a legislative session begins,a lobbyist must have successfully completed all of the following except

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A)  memorizing the faces of the members,their nonlegislative occupation,and the counties they represent.
B)  establishing rapport through contact with the members of the legislature.
C)  getting to know the family members of legislators because through them the member can be influenced.
D)  knowing the legislative issues,including the arguments of opponents.

Question 15

A mass alliance of like-minded groups and individuals seeking broad changes in the direction of government policies is called a(n)

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A)  political demonstration.
B)  political movement.
C)  whistle-blower.
D)  umbrella alliance.

Question 16

The primary goal of interest groups is to

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A)  influence all branches of government at all levels.
B)  mobilize citizens.
C)  testify before legislative committees.
D)  inform and education public officials.

Question 17

Studies regarding the power of interest groups consistently show that

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A)  where political parties are weak,interest groups are also weak.
B)  where political parties are weak,interest groups are strong.
C)  where political parties are strong,interest groups are also strong.
D)  all of these choices are true.

Question 18

Who are some of the most powerful interest groups in Texas and what issues/industries do they represent? How are alliances formed among interest groups in Texas?

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Question 19

Which of the following is a way interest groups can be classified?

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A)  Economic
B)  Noneconomic
C)  Mixed interest
D)  All of these choices are true.

Question 20

Which of the following statements about the lobbying activities of special interest groups is incorrect?

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A)  They lobby only members of the state senate.
B)  They petition members of the executive branch.
C)  They bring lawsuits to the courts.
D)  They rally the public for support.

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A mass alliance of like-minded groups and individuals seeking broad changes in the direction of government policies is called a(n)

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_______ is the good of the whole society,without bias for or against any particular segment of the society.

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Which of the following is not classified as a noneconomic interest group?

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The primary goal of interest groups is to

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​How do judicial elections make the court system vulnerable to the influence of special interests?

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Before a legislative session begins,a lobbyist must have successfully completed all of the following except

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When interest groups employ lobbying officeholders to file suits in court,get their advocates appointed to state boards,testify before legislative committees,these are examples of

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Special interest groups use the court system because of all of the following except

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Discuss the difference between iron triangle and issue networks.Which do you believe is better at influencing public policy outcomes? Why or why not?

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Which of the following has occurred when a public official makes a decision that might result in a personal economic advantage?

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A successful lobbyist will attempt all of the following except

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An effective lobbyist would have done which of the following before the start of a new legislative session​?

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Which of the following is a way interest groups can be classified?

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Which of the following statements about interest groups is incorrect?

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Which of the following are least likely to subscribe to the Texas Register?

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Studies regarding the power of interest groups consistently show that

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Which of the following statements about the lobbying activities of special interest groups is incorrect?

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People join interest groups to

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Who are some of the most powerful interest groups in Texas and what issues/industries do they represent? How are alliances formed among interest groups in Texas?

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Which of these groups could be viewed as a mixed or hybrid organization?

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