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Terms in this set (30)What is the primary goal of interest groups when they interact with policymakers? policies that are beneficial for their groups True or False? Texas is near the top of the nation in measures of social connectedness that lead to civic engagement. False "Dark money," or political money where the donors of the money do not have to be disclosed, originated in which U.S. Supreme Court case? Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission Which of the following is the primary goal of an interest group? effectively influence government policymakers Which of the following terms refers to a regulatory agency that seems to serve, rather than oversee, the interests it monitors? interest-group capture Groups that represent which of the following interests tend to dominate the Texas government? business Which of the following statements can be supported by the information provided in the table below? Correct Answers: -The Supreme Court decision in Citizens United vs. FEC led to a dramatic increase in campaign spending by outside groups in presidential elections Incorrect Answers: -The Citizens United vs. FEC decision by the Supreme Court caused a dramatic increase in spending by super PACs between 2004 and 2016 Which of the following would be considered an interest group? Correct Answers: -citizens from across Texas who join an organization that advocates standardized testing reforms in schools Incorrect Answers: -politicians who believe in tax reform and pass laws to lower taxes Which of the following are changes in campaign financing allowed by the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decision? Correct Answers: -Interest groups can spend unlimited funds on behalf of
candidates so long as the efforts are not coordinated with a campaign Incorrect Answers: -Incumbents now have an opportunity to see which political donors oppose them for re-election Select which individuals below may become lobbyists for interest groups through the "revolving door" without restrictions. Correct Answers: -former legislators Incorrect Answers: -former senior state agency officials Which of the following descriptions of interest groups are accurate? Correct Answers: -Groups that represent a narrow set of interests are often more successful than those that represent
broad interests Incorrect Answers: -Even when groups successfully organize large coalitions to achieve broad public interests, they rarely have a lasting impact Which of these rights from the First Amendment most guarantees the right of individuals to become a part of interest groups? right of the people to peaceably assemble Watch the animation on lobbying in Texas, and then determine which of the following statements are accurate. Correct Answers: -Because of Texas's large population, a relatively large number of lobbyists seek to influence state government Incorrect Answers: -Because of Texas's large population, Texas has a large ratio of lobbyists per 100,000 people Which of the following are the most common ways lobbyists influence members of the Texas legislature? Correct Answers: -entertainment Incorrect Answers: -bribery What characteristics make former legislators effective lobbyists? Correct Answers: -They are often close to or friendly with other lawmakers Incorrect Answers: -They can draw significant salaries Analyze the infographic below, and then determine which of the following statements are accurate. Correct Answers: -The northeastern region of the U.S. has more lobbyists per capita than Texas Incorrect Answers: -Bigger states tend to have more lobbyists per capita than smaller states Which of the following are reasons why interest groups form political action committees (PACs)? Correct Answers: -PACs can serve as an intermediary between parties Incorrect Answers: -PACs offer greater accountability and transparency Which of the following are examples of incentives that interest groups use to overcome free rider problems? Correct Answers: -listing an individual's name as a sponsor of an organization Incorrect Answers: -denial of benefits that resulted from an interest group's lobbying An organization representing more than one hundred thousand educators in the state of Texas employs five full time lobbyists. These lobbyists work through the legislative session to get an increase in pay for their members, but the pay increase their members win also benefits the more than one million educators in Texas. The increase in pay that the educators receive as a result of the organization's work is an example of which of the following? free rider problem What argument was made by James Madison in Federalist 10 to support the idea that factions in a pluralistic society lead to better government? The large number of varied interests would lead to competition and balance that would protect against individuals from any one group becoming dominant Study the information in the table, and then determine which statements can be supported by the information. Correct Answers: -Of all civic engagement activities, Texans engage in political ones the least Incorrect Answers: -Texas has a higher percentage of registered voters than the national average Match each of the following examples of interest groups to the general type of interest group that best describes it. Professional Group: Texas Medical Association Civil Rights Group: League of United Latin American Citizens Public Interest Group: Sierra Club Public-employee Interest Group: Association of Texas Professional Educators Which of the following are arguments former legislators make to defend taking lobbying jobs after leaving office? Correct Answers: -They have a right to make a living Incorrect Answers: -They are public servants who do not personally profit from their backgrounds The Texas Association of Business is an example of a(n) _______________________ because it acts as an umbrella organization that coordinates many of the activities of its various business members in specific areas. peak association An individual can have the greatest influence on public policy when they have what trait(s)? persistence and a well-reasoned argument Watch the animation on campaign spending by employees of different industries, and then determine which of the following statements are accurate. Correct Answers: -Most campaign donations go to Republicans in the Texas legislature Incorrect Answers: -Of the eleven major types of groups discussed, all contribute more donations to Republicans than Democrats in the Texas legislature The _________________________________________ is responsible for regulating the oil and gas industry in Texas. Critics have accused it of being _____________________. Recent efforts at reforming it have been _______________________. Texas Railroad Commission, captured by interest groups, unsuccessful Analyze the infographic below, and then determine which of the following statements about contributions to the Texas legislature in 2016 are correct. Correct Answers: -Finance, insurance, and real estate interest groups contributed more money than any other interest groups Incorrect Answers: -Democrats receive more funds from interest groups than do Republicans Because Texas generally has low rates of __________________________, individual effects on the Texas political process are likely to be ______. civic engagement, low What are ways that political action committees (PACs) can engage in the electoral process?
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