When interest groups employ lobbying officeholders to file suits in court, get their advocates appointed to state boards, testify before legislative committees, these are examples of
direct means of influencing government
Interest groups pursuing social equality and economic goals are classified as what type of group?
Mixed or hybrid organizations
An organization created by interest groups to promote common goals is identified as what type of organization?
Umbrella
A(n) __________ is an individual who benefits from the work of an interest group, but who does not participate in the collective actions that made the benefits possible
free rider
Interest groups will seek to build a positive public image by which of the following means?
All of the above are true
(Hiring public relations firms, Demonstrating good citizenship, & Print and broadcast advertisements)
Which of the following is not classified as a mixed interest group?
Public interest
Why is it that the current system of a part-time legislature is unlikely to change?
All of the above are true
(Current legislators have been successful under the current system, Lobbyists prefer the current system & The public is unlikely to support change)
Which of the following is not classified as a non-economic interest group?
Recreation
In the case of Caperton v. A.T. Massey the U.S. Supreme Court
began to set parameters for the most egregious examples of conflicts of interest
The ability to contact an official either in person or by phone is called
access
Research shows that the main element that determines the political power of a group is
how much public officials need the group
For generations, __________ has (have) characterized the relationship between major industries in Texas and the state's political leadership.
crony capitalism
The blurring of lines between the state and a special interest group is called
co-optation
___________ is the promotion of a particular public policy position.
Advocacy
Which of the following are least likely to subscribe to the Texas Register?
Ordinary citizens
Labor unions seek legislation for all of the following except
supporting the "right to work laws."
Governor Rick Perry hired lobbyist, __________, to protect the interest of the Texas Department of Transportation.
Robert Black
Which is the public's watchdog institution?
The media
Direct contact between an interest group representative and an officer of government is an example of
lobbying
Which is not an interest group activity?
Nominating candidates for office