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Chapter 10 Quiz: Interest Groups and Lobbying
Due
Nov 26 at 11:59pm
Points
25
Questions
25
Available
Nov 20 at 12am - Nov 26 at 11:59pm
Time Limit
60 Minutes
Attempt History
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Attempt 1
8 minutes
25 out of 25
Score for this quiz: 25
out of 25
Submitted Nov 20 at 10:14am
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1 / 1 pts
Question 1
What gives lawmakers an indication of how to vote on an issue?
Electoral votes Voting ballots Polls Voting cues Correct!
Correct!
1 / 1 pts
Question 2
What is the name of a group that collects funds from donors and
distributes them to candidates who support their issues?
Political action committee (PAC) Correct!
Correct!
Grassroots movement Interest groups Collective action groups 1 / 1 pts
Question 3
What proposition is made by the elite critique?
Wealthy and elites should pay more in taxes. Wealthy and elites should donate more money to charities. Wealthy and elite interests are often overlooked. Wealthy and elite interests have more of an advantage than those without
resources.
Correct!
Correct!
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Question 4
What results when a large interest group develops diverging needs?
Split vote Issue network Divergence Fragmentation Correct!
Correct!
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Question 5
What is an advantage to disclosure requirements?
They set a precedence. They promote transparency. Correct!
Correct!
They promote democracy. They offer financial incentives. 1 / 1 pts
Question 6
Why do interest groups support candidates with similar views?
To remain in compliance with the Disclosure Act To gain access to them once they are in office Correct!
Correct!
To gain access to confidential information To appear favorably in media coverage 1 / 1 pts
Question 7
An astroturf movement is often supported by whom?
Children
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Wealthy elites Correct!
Correct!
Teachers College students 1 / 1 pts
Question 8
What is a super PAC?
Political action committees sponsored by corporations and unions that can
spend an unlimited amount of money on behalf of political candidates
Correct!
Correct!
Political candidates that can spend an unlimited amount of money on
behalf of other political candidates
Political parties that can spend an unlimited amount of money on behalf of
political candidates
Political action committees sponsored by private citizens that can spend an
unlimited amount of money on behalf of political candidates
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Question 9
Why are large corporations more likely to participate in the political
process?
A large amount of resources Correct!
Correct!
Government mandate Social responsibility To influence the media 1 / 1 pts
Question 10
What is efficacy?
The belief that government does not care about you and your views The belief that citizens do not care about government policies The belief that government cares about you and your views Correct!
Correct!
The belief that citizens care about government policies 1 / 1 pts
Question 11
What do public interest groups promote?
Private goods New laws Foreign policy Public goods Correct!
Correct!
1 / 1 pts
Question 12
What is the minimum amount of time spent representing interests groups
that would require lobbyists to register in accordance with the Lobbying
Disclosure Act?
10 percent 20 percent Correct!
Correct!
100 percent 50 percent 1 / 1 pts
Question 13
What is a group of institutions that organize around a common set of
concerns within a given industry? Legislative liaisons Association Correct!
Correct!
Lobbyists National conferences 1 / 1 pts
Question 14
Although the United States is a democracy, policy is often made to suit
whom?
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The interests of many The interests of the executive branch The interests of judicial leaders The interests of a few Correct!
Correct!
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Question 15
What is a group of people with different interests working together to
support a particular issue?
Efficacy Fragmentation Tea Party Issue network Correct!
Correct!
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Question 16
What causes collective action problems?
When people unite to promote a cause When people express concern about inequality When people protest to raise awareness When people do not have an incentive to take action Correct!
Correct!
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Question 17
Which of the following is a belief of a neopluralist?
Wealthy interest groups always get what they want. Interest groups in a privileged position receive more attention. Corporate interest groups always get what they want. Some interests are influenced by political environment. Correct!
Correct!
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Question 18
What is the soft money loophole?
Interest groups may spend money on behalf of candidates without being
restricted by federal law.
Correct!
Correct!
Interest groups may spend money on behalf of candidates while being
restricted by federal law.
Interest groups may spend money on behalf of candidates while being
restricted to regulated funds.
Interest groups may spend money on behalf of candidates without being
restricted by state laws.
1 / 1 pts
Question 19
What is a lobbyist?
A person who represents the government in an attempt to influence
corporate policy
A person who writes and edits a bill A person who represents an organization in an attempt to influence
government policy
Correct!
Correct!
Congressional assistants 1 / 1 pts
Question 20
Which law sets limits on how much presidential and vice presidential
candidates and their families can donate to their own campaigns?
Federal Election Campaign Act Correct!
Correct!
The First Amendment The Lobbying Disclosure Act Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act 1 / 1 pts
Question 21
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Which act requires lobbyists and interest groups to register with the
federal government?
Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act Federal Election Campaign Act The Lobbying Disclosure Act Correct!
Correct!
Honest Leadership and Open Government Act 1 / 1 pts
Question 22
How much may corporations donate to super PACs?
Unlimited Correct!
Correct!
$15,000 $5,000 They may not donate to Super PACs. 1 / 1 pts
Question 23
What is the free rider problem?
When the individuals who bear the cost also receive the benefit When some individuals receive benefits without helping to bear the cost Correct!
Correct!
Government assistance for the disabled Government benefits for illegal immigrants 1 / 1 pts
Question 24
How can lawmakers benefit from lobbyists’ information?
Lawmakers may receive monetary incentives. Lawmakers may support an idea that may be consistent with Constitution. Lawmakers may support an idea the will facilitate reelection. Correct!
Correct!
Lawmakers may use this to blackmail a candidate from another party. 1 / 1 pts
Question 25
What is a purposive incentive?
Monetary or physical benefits given to group members to help overcome a
collective action problems
Benefits to overcome collective action problems and appeal to people’s
support of an issue
Correct!
Correct!
Benefits granted to people that like to associate with those who are similar
to them
Monetary or physical benefits given to group members to help promote a
policy
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