CH.7

Question 1

An organization of individuals with similar views that tries to influence government to
respond favorably to it views is called

Answer 1

interest group

Question 2

Interest groups try to influence public policy by

Answer 2

lobbing govt officials regardless of party affiliation

Question 3

The principal purpose of political party activity is to

Answer 3

Increase the number of its members who are elected or appointed to public officers, in order to gain control of government by winning elections and thus achieve party goals

Question 4

a powerful political movement within texans replubican parties

Answer 4

texas tea party

Question 5

an example of a labor organization that is active in texas is the

Answer 5

communication workers of america

Question 6

an organization or individual who attempts to influence legislation and the administration decisions of government

Answer 6

a lobbyist

Question 7

Actively campaigning in support of candidates for office by an interest group is called

Answer 7

electioneering

Question 8

Typically, in order to get people to the polls, which of the following is generally employed

Answer 8

mail outs, telephone calls door-to-door solicitation, and transportation to the polls

Question 9

The device by which a corporation may contribute money to a political candidate is

Answer 9

through a political action committee