final exam frq (11-12)

Question 1

identify a fundamental goal of interest groups in the political process. Acceptable
responses may include:

Answer 1

-Influence Congress/government.

• Change laws.

Question 2

identify a fundamental goal of political parties in the political process. Acceptable
responses may include:

Answer 2

Elect people to office.

• Gain control of government.

Question 3

describe activities that support the

electoral goals of parties; (NO LOBBYING)

Answer 3

Monetary contributions/political action committee (PAC) donations.
Media campaigns.

Question 4

description of a technique used by interest groups to influence
elections.

Answer 4

campaign contributions
endorsements
issue ads

Question 5

explanation that demonstrates how interest groups use issue
networks (iron triangles). One point is also earned for an acceptable explanation that demonstrates how
interest groups use amicus briefs:

Answer 5

Interest groups participate in issue networks by providing money, information, and resources in
hopes of obtaining political support from Congress, the bureaucracy, or the White House.
Interest groups use amicus briefs to inform the court to hopefully influence. legislation

Question 6

t explanation of how the media acts to limit interest group influence.

Answer 6

• Media can act as a gatekeeper of information or a watchdog of interest group behavior.

Question 7

Rules Committee schedules or manages the flow of legislation on the floor to:

Answer 7

Make it easier or more difficult for a bill to pass.

Question 8

one method by which Congress exercises oversight of the federal bureaucracy

Answer 8

Legislative veto