Politics Quiz/Practice Questions

Z1: Before the Civil Service Act of 1883, government appointments were made

Z1: Civil servants were given legal protection against being fired without a show of cause in order to

Z1: Privatization is a way to

Z1: The internet was created by

Z1: The concept of oversight refers to the effort made by

Z1: What did the supreme court rule in Hamdi v Rumsfeld?

Z1: suppose a building contractor is accused to haphazard use of asbestos roofing in decades past. Many of the individuals who worked in these buildings have lung problems now and wish to sue the contractor. If the judge allows this large group of people to serve as the plaintiff in a single civil case, they are granting

Z1: The Sierra Club urges its members to contact their senators about a bill to be considered in congress. This is an example of

Z1: Suppose that a congressional committee is considering new laws regulating mattress manufacturing. During this debate, the mattress manufacturer sends representatives to talk with the policy makers about the needs and wishes of the mattress producers. This kind of activity is called

Z1: LGBTQ rights are pushed for by groups such as Human Rights Campaign and others. Individuals that are unaffiliated with any of these groups, but support the cause (by attending rallies and parades) could be characterized as

Z1: Common Cause is an example of a ___________ interest group. The National Taxpayers Union is an example of a ___________ interest group. The Brookings Institution is an example of a ___________ interest group.

Z1: Why do we need interest groups?

Z1: Lobby vs Interest Group? What's the difference?