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GOVT 2306 Ch 6 Quiz

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According to the authors, what is a "pluralistic society?"
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where individuals organize into groups to serve common interests and compete with each other for power and influence
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Because getting access to legislators and government officials is difficult, interest groups often hire
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former legislators and government officials who can use their friendships and personal connections to gain access.
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Civil rights groups
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are concerned about issues primarily affecting the lives of African Americans and Latinos
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For an interest group to be effective, it is most important that it have
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access to politicians
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How important is the role for providing information for lobbyists?
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very important, as lobbyists have expertise on issues to offer members of the legislature.
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In Texas, the most powerful interest groups represent which interests?
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business
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In what ways are interest groups more effective than private citizens in influencing policy makers?
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Interest groups can provide their knowledge and expertise on issues to policy makers.
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Individuals who are employed by interest groups to try to influence government policies are called
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lobbyists
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Interest groups are established in order to
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influence the programs and policies of the government.
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Interest groups tend to give the majority of their money to
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the incumbent candidate.
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Labor unions in Texas
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spend less on lobbying and campaigns than do business, single-interest, and professional interest groups.
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Large and organized interest groups
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are able to hire and develop a staff that can work more efficiently than any individual working alone.
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Lawmakers are permitted to use campaign contributions from interest groups
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for expenses associated with holding office.
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Lobbying by former governor, former lieutenant governor, former legislator, or former aids to these officials is
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not subject to any legal restrictions.
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What happens when an interest group "captures" a government agency?
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The agency primarily serves the objectives of the interest group.
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Which of the following is an example of a get-out-and-vote initiative conducted by an interest group?
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the Texas Medical Association's "TEXPAC"
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Which type of interest group often use litigation to represent the interests of their members?
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civil rights interest groups
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Why do interest groups form political action committees (PACs)?
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PACS are formed by interest groups to donate campaign funds and support political candidates
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Why do interest groups provide members with symbolic benefits?
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to strengthen the bonds between an individual and the group
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Why would interest groups engage in "issue advocacy"?
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to support a particular campaign issue but not directly support any particular candidate for office.