BSG Ch. 12
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Which of the following refers to the process of genuinely mobilizing individual citizens who might be most directly affected by
legislative activity to political action?
a. astroturf lobbying
b. grassroots lobbying
c. greenmailing
d. layering
A "connected" PAC is one that:
a. is associated with a specific group or organization.
b. consists of related members.
c. consists of members in the same industry.
d. is sponsored by the government.
________ is broadly defined as participation in the formulation and execution of public policy at various levels of government.
a. Deregulation
b. Governmental influence
c. Political involvement
d. Societal change
_____ represent(s) the collective business interests of the United States.
a. Company-level lobbying
b. Professional associations
c. Trade associations
d. Umbrella trade organizations
Which of the following statements is true of lobbying?
a. It is not related to passing of legislation by public officials.
b. It occurs only at the federal level.
c. It is not used to influence the election of candidates to public offic
d. It is motivated purely by self-interest on the part of lobbyists.
Regarding corporate political spending, the controversial U.S. Supreme Court decision Citizens United v. Federal Election
Commission has:
a. put businesses on a more even footing with government.
b. improved government power over businesses.
c. tipped the balance heavily in favor of business.
d. maintained the status quo.
Political accountability means:
a. making sure the candidate the corporation contributes to actually wins.
b. accounting for all campaign expenditures.
c. assuming responsibility for political actions and being answerable for them.
d. making a choice in every election.
Which of the following appear to be the result of genuine public groundswell but are actually orchestrated and funded by
professional organizations?
a. astroturf lobbying
b. grassroots lobbying
c. green lobbying
d. layering
Which of the following is true of Political Action Committees (PACs)?
a. Business PACs came into being with the Federal Election Campaign
b. PACs are completely different from lobbying.
c.
PACs can donate money to candidates running for public office.
d. Special interest groups cannot form a PAC.
Which political approach results when distinct groups or parties realize they have something in common that might warrant
their joining forces, at least temporarily, for joint action?
a. astroturf lobbying
b. coalitions
c. grassroots lobbying
d. oligopolies
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