Chapter 11

Question 1

A committee set up by a corporation, labor union, or interest group that raises and spends campaign money from voluntary donations.

Answer 1

Political Action Committee (PAC)

Question 2

A person who tries to influence legislation on behalf of an interest group.

Answer 2

Lobbyist

Question 3

Something of value one cannot get without joining an organization.

Answer 3

Incentive

Question 4

The social rewards (sense of pleasure, status, or companionship) that lead people to join political organizations.

Answer 4

Solidity Incentives

Question 5

Money or things valued in monetary terms.

Answer 5

Material Incentives

Question 6

A benefit that comes from serving a cause or principle.

Answer 6

Purposive Incentive

Question 7

A signal telling a legislator what values are at stake in a vote, and how that issue fits into his or her own political views on party agenda.

Answer 7

Political Cue

Question 8

Assessments of a representative’s voting record on issues important to an interest group.

Answer 8

Ratings

Question 9

A provision in a law that provides a direct benefit to a client without the benefit having been reviewed on the merits by all of Congress.

Answer 9

Earmark

Question 10

An organization of people sharing a common interest or goal that seeks to influence public policy.

Answer 10

Interest Group