front 1 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 | back 1 direct means of influencing government |
front 2 Interest groups pursuing social equality and economic goals are classified as what type of group? | back 2 Mixed or hybrid organizations |
front 3 An organization created by interest groups to promote common goals is identified as what type of organization? | back 3 Umbrella |
front 4 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 | back 4 free rider |
front 5 Interest groups will seek to build a positive public image by which of the following means? | back 5 All of the above are true
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front 6 Which of the following is not classified as a mixed interest group? | back 6 Public interest |
front 7 Why is it that the current system of a part-time legislature is unlikely to change? | back 7 All of the above are true
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front 8 Which of the following is not classified as a non-economic interest group? | back 8 Recreation |
front 9 In the case of Caperton v. A.T. Massey the U.S. Supreme Court | back 9 began to set parameters for the most egregious examples of conflicts of interest |
front 10 The ability to contact an official either in person or by phone is called | back 10 access |
front 11 Research shows that the main element that determines the political power of a group is | back 11 how much public officials need the group |
front 12 For generations, __________ has (have) characterized the relationship between major industries in Texas and the state's political leadership. | back 12 crony capitalism |
front 13 The blurring of lines between the state and a special interest group is called | back 13 co-optation |
front 14 ___________ is the promotion of a particular public policy position. | back 14 Advocacy |
front 15 Which of the following are least likely to subscribe to the Texas Register? | back 15 Ordinary citizens |
front 16 Labor unions seek legislation for all of the following except | back 16 supporting the "right to work laws." |
front 17 Governor Rick Perry hired lobbyist, __________, to protect the interest of the Texas Department of Transportation. | back 17 Robert Black |
front 18 Which is the public's watchdog institution? | back 18 The media |
front 19 Direct contact between an interest group representative and an officer of government is an example of | back 19 lobbying |
front 20 Which is not an interest group activity? | back 20 Nominating candidates for office |