Chapter 14

Question 1

A group theory that revolves around an economic strata of society controlling the policy agenda

Answer 1

Elite and class theory

Question 2

Act that incorporates sunshine laws; opened up the government’s meetings of record to the public and media

Answer 2

Freedom of Information Act (1974$

Question 3

Is a group theory characterized by many interest groups vying for control resulting in a government tied up in gridlock

Answer 3

Hyper pluralism

Question 4

A public or private organization, affiliation, or committee that has as its goal the dissemination of its membership’s viewpoint

Answer 4

Interest group

Question 5

The primary instruments of fostering a special interest group’s goals to the policy makers. The term comes from people who literally wait in the lobbies of legislative bodies

Answer 5

Lobbyists

Question 6

Legislation aimed at placing limits on political candidates accepting money and gifts from individuals and special interest groups

Answer 6

Campaign finance reform