Ch 10 multiple choice

Question 1

Groups mobilizing as a result of a major event in political/social/economic environment is explained by

Answer 1

Disturbance Theory

Question 1

Mobilizing local support for an issue position is a key component of….?

Answer 1

Grass Roots Lobbying

Question 2

What is the job of Legislative Liasons?

Answer 2

to present issues to decision makers

Question 3

A transfer of power and activity to the state and local level is called

Answer 3

Devolution

Question 4

Which of the following would not be part of the Defense Iron Triangle?

Answer 4

N.A.T.O.

Question 5

Which of the following are not strong predictors of participation in interest groups

Answer 5

Ideology

Question 6

The positive influence of Interest Groups is emphasized by those who stress their role in…?

Answer 6

linking people and government

Question 7

Some one who benefits from a group’s action without contributing to it is known as a

Answer 7

Free Rider

Question 8

Groups which seek benefits that favor a single interest (or very narrow set of particular interests) are usually

Answer 8

private interest groups

Question 9

An interest group that advocates for policy changes to benefit society as a whole are referred to as…..?

Answer 9

Public Interest Groups