Chapter 11 Interest Groups

Question 1

Earmark

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Political Cue

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Social movement

Answer 3

A widely shared demand for change in aspect of the social or political order

Question 4

Ideological interest groups

Answer 4

Political organizations that attract members by appealing to their ideological convictions or principles

Question 5

Public interest lobby

Answer 5

A political organization whose goals will principally benefit nonmembers.

Question 6

Incentive

Answer 6

Something of value someone cannot get without joining an organization

Question 7

Solidary incentives

Answer 7

The social reward the lead people to join political organizations

Question 8

Material incentives

Answer 8

Money or thing valued at monetary terms

Question 9

Purposive incentive

Answer 9

A benefit that comes from serving a cause or principle

Question 10

Interest group

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Political action committee

Answer 11

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

Question 12

Lobbyist

Answer 12

A person who tries to influence legislation for an interest group

Question 13

Ratings

Answer 13

Assessment of a representatives voting record on issues important to an interest group