Question 1

Organized labor in Texas is

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A)   very weak.
B)   modestly weak.
C)   quite strong.
D)   very strong.

Question 2

Explain the effects of economic diversity as it relates to the relative number and size of interest groups.

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Economic diversity can have a significan...

Question 3

All of the following contribute to legislative professionalism EXCEPT

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A)   limited sessions.
B)   more staff support.
C)   higher pay.
D)   longer sessions.

Question 4

When the relationship between a state agency and an interest group becomes very close,it is referred to as

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A)   entrapment.
B)   "strange bedfellows."
C)   capture.
D)   the "Iron Triangle."

Question 5

The goal of ________ is to create a favorable public image for the group.

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A)   positive media coverage
B)   public relations activities
C)   mass mailings
D)   a focus group

Question 6

Which of the following is a SLIG?

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A)   Texas Municipal League
B)   Texas Medical Association
C)   Texas Farm Bureau
D)   Texas Automobile Dealers Association

Question 7

Which of the following can help offset the power of interest groups?

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A)   economic diversity
B)   competitive political parties
C)   legislative professionalism
D)   All of these answers are correct.

Question 8

The process of electioneering begins with

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A)   raising money for campaign costs.
B)   focus groups.
C)   candidate recruitment.
D)   interest polling.

Question 9

What was the total amount of PAC money spent in Texas in the 2012 election?

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A)   $14 million
B)   $57 million
C)   $86 million
D)   $126 million

Question 10

Examine how having a high degree of legislative professionalism lessens the influence of interest groups.

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Having a high degree of legislative prof...

Question 11

Trying to influence the outcome of elections is known as

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A)   electioneering.
B)   lobbying.
C)   campaigning.
D)   influence peddling.

Question 12

The largest professional group in Texas is the

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A)   Texas High School Coaches Association.
B)   Texas State Teachers Association.
C)   Texas Trial Lawyers Association.
D)   Texas Medical Association.

Question 13

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) ,the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) ,the AARP,and MoveOn.org are all examples of what interest group type?

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A)   political interest
B)   public interest
C)   racial and ethnic interest
D)   religious interest

Question 14

Discuss how money is an especially important power component of nonmembership groups.

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Money is an especially important power c...

Question 15

The process in which policy is created through the combined efforts of interest groups,a state agency,and a legislative committee is called

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A)   entrapment.
B)   "strange bedfellows."
C)   capture.
D)   the "Iron Triangle."

Question 16

What is the primary difference between a membership organization and a nonmembership organization?

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A)   official membership roles
B)   broad-based citizen support
C)   dues
D)   transparency

Question 17

What are the main activities lobbyists engage in?

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Lobbyists engage in a variety of activit...

Question 18

According to Chapter 305 of the current Government Code,an individual "who crosses either a compensation or expenditure threshold" while engaged in lobbying efforts

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A)   is guilty of influence peddling.
B)   will be banned from further lobbying efforts for the period of two years.
C)   must register as a lobbyist with the Texas Ethics Commission.
D)   All of these answers are correct.

Question 19

As an interest group,what is the Texas Municipal League's strength?

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A)   organization
B)   size
C)   status
D)   number of groups

Question 20

The situation of individuals receiving the benefits of collective action without contributing is known as

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A)   the "free-rider problem."
B)   the "welfare state."
C)   "benefit stealing."
D)   "coattailing."

Exam 10: Interest Groups and Lobbying in Texas

Which of the following can help offset the power of interest groups?

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According to Chapter 305 of the current Government Code,an individual "who crosses either a compensation or expenditure threshold" while engaged in lobbying efforts

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The process in which policy is created through the combined efforts of interest groups,a state agency,and a legislative committee is called

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Explain the effects of economic diversity as it relates to the relative number and size of interest groups.

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Organized labor in Texas is

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The goal of ________ is to create a favorable public image for the group.

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What are the main activities lobbyists engage in?

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Examine how having a high degree of legislative professionalism lessens the influence of interest groups.

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All of the following contribute to legislative professionalism EXCEPT

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Trying to influence the outcome of elections is known as

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Which of the following is a SLIG?

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Discuss how money is an especially important power component of nonmembership groups.

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The situation of individuals receiving the benefits of collective action without contributing is known as

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What is the primary difference between a membership organization and a nonmembership organization?

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What was the total amount of PAC money spent in Texas in the 2012 election?

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As an interest group,what is the Texas Municipal League's strength?

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Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) ,the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) ,the AARP,and MoveOn.org are all examples of what interest group type?

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The largest professional group in Texas is the

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When the relationship between a state agency and an interest group becomes very close,it is referred to as

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