Question 1

If an interest group "gets on the late train," it means

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A)   the group's lobbyists are unable to gain access to key politicians until after all opposing lobbyists have been heard.
B)   an interest group gives contributions after the election to a winning candidate the group had earlier opposed.
C)   a political action committee donates money for a candidate in the general election but not in the primaries.
D)   an interest group picks up on an issue only after public-opinion polling shows a great deal of support.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

One important way of gaining access to those in government is to employ former officials as lobbyists.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Who argued in Federalist 10 that "factions" would play an important role in American politics?

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A)   George Washington
B)   Ben Franklin
C)   Thomas Paine
D)   James MadisonE) C) and D)
F) All of the above D

Question 4

Which political action committees spend the least amount of money in Texas elections?

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A)   single-issue political action committees
B)   labor unions
C)   business groups
D)   lawyersE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Incumbents are most likely to receive large campaign contributions.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Gaining access to politicians through personal connections is a violation of Texas state laws.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 7

What do interest groups want from policy makers?

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A)   They want policy that is beneficial for their groups.
B)   They want information that benefits their groups.
C)   They want monies for their special projects.
D)   They want unlimited access to the policy makers.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above A

Question 8

Most lobbyists

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A)   are women.
B)   are less educated but politically astute.
C)   have expertise in policy matters or personal relationships with legislators.
D)   are corrupt.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

What is the function of EMILY's List?

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A)   It provides early campaign funding for female candidates.
B)   It is the largest victims' rights group in Texas.
C)   It is designed to help raise money for the Texas teachers' unions.
D)   It is a political action committee that raises money from the petrochemical industry.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Texas has strong laws dealing with lobbying from former government officials.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

One of the most influential professional groups in Austin is the Texas Medical Association.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Explain the revolving door and the Texas legislature.Should ex-legislators be able to become lobbyists? Should there be a ban on such activities? If so,should there be laws in place that will determine the time period of this kind of ban? Do you see any long-term dangers to permitting former lawmakers to serve as lobbyists?

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Question 13

Political action committees help interest groups bundle campaign donations.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

During the Texas Constitutional Convention of 1875,which interest group played an important role?

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A)   8F Crowd
B)   Halliburton Company
C)   the Grange
D)   AAAE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Interest groups are best seen as

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A)   an organization established to influence the government's programs and policies
B)   basically the same as political part.
C)   largely irrelevant in Texas politics today.
D)   corrupt entities that harm democracy.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

A private group that raises and distributes funds for use in election campaigns is called a(n)

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A)   interest group.
B)   political action committee.
C)   campaign revenue association.
D)   advocacy association.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

When individuals or interest groups take out ads concerning a campaign issue but do not tie them directly to any particular candidate it is called

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A)   soft-money spending.
B)   bundling.
C)   issue advocacy.
D)   direct advocacy.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

What resource(s) are interest groups able to use to influence politics?

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A)   members
B)   ability to raise money
C)   credibility
D)   All of these are correct.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Since the early 1980s,testing has been considered one of the best ways to ensure accountability by identifying schools that work and those that do not.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a common way for interest groups to gain access to politicians and policy makers?

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A)   hiring former politicians as lobbyists
B)   spending money on entertaining politicians
C)   building support on an issue with constituents
D)   threatening elected officialsE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Exam 6: Interest Groups and Lobbying

If an interest group "gets on the late train," it means

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One important way of gaining access to those in government is to employ former officials as lobbyists.

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Who argued in Federalist 10 that "factions" would play an important role in American politics?

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Which political action committees spend the least amount of money in Texas elections?

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Incumbents are most likely to receive large campaign contributions.

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Gaining access to politicians through personal connections is a violation of Texas state laws.

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What do interest groups want from policy makers?

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Most lobbyists

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One of the most influential professional groups in Austin is the Texas Medical Association.

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Political action committees help interest groups bundle campaign donations.

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Interest groups are best seen as

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A private group that raises and distributes funds for use in election campaigns is called a(n)

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When individuals or interest groups take out ads concerning a campaign issue but do not tie them directly to any particular candidate it is called

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Which of the following is NOT a common way for interest groups to gain access to politicians and policy makers?

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Exam 6: Interest Groups and Lobbying

If an interest group "gets on the late train," it means

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One important way of gaining access to those in government is to employ former officials as lobbyists.

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Who argued in Federalist 10 that "factions" would play an important role in American politics?

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Which political action committees spend the least amount of money in Texas elections?

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Incumbents are most likely to receive large campaign contributions.

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Gaining access to politicians through personal connections is a violation of Texas state laws.

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What do interest groups want from policy makers?

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Most lobbyists

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Texas has strong laws dealing with lobbying from former government officials.

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One of the most influential professional groups in Austin is the Texas Medical Association.

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Political action committees help interest groups bundle campaign donations.

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During the Texas Constitutional Convention of 1875,which interest group played an important role?

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Interest groups are best seen as

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A private group that raises and distributes funds for use in election campaigns is called a(n)

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When individuals or interest groups take out ads concerning a campaign issue but do not tie them directly to any particular candidate it is called

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What resource(s) are interest groups able to use to influence politics?

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Since the early 1980s,testing has been considered one of the best ways to ensure accountability by identifying schools that work and those that do not.

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Which of the following is NOT a common way for interest groups to gain access to politicians and policy makers?

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