Module 11 Lesson 27 Flashcards
What is the primary goal of interest groups? Select the one correct answer.
A. The primary goal of interest groups is to influence the selection of federal judges.
B. The primary goal of interest groups is to change public opinion.
C. The primary goal of interest groups is to influence election outcomes.
D. The primary goal of interest groups is to influence public policy.
D. The primary goal of interest groups is to influence public policy.
Who or what is represented by a membership interest group? Select the one correct answer.
A. A membership interest group represents a single company.
B. A membership interest group represents a set of local governments lobbying a higher level government.
C. A membership interest group represents a large number of people, usually paying dues, in support of common policy goals.
D. A membership interest group represents a set of businesses with a common interest.
C. A membership interest group represents a large number of people, usually paying dues, in support of common policy goals.
Whom does a lobbyist represent? Select the one correct answer.
A. A lobbyist can represent an individual, a company, a group of companies, unions, or a great variety of groups.
B. A lobbyist cannot represent a government agency.
C. A lobbyist is generally an employee of just one interest group.
D. A lobbyist usually represents only a single individual.
A. A lobbyist can represent an individual, a company, a group of companies, unions, or a great variety of groups.
Which of these options is usually the basis for inside lobbying? Select the one best answer.
A. Gifts
B. Information
C. Travel
D. Money
B. Information
Which of these is an example of outside lobbying? Select the one best answer.
A. An interest group hires a contract lobbyist to visit members of a congressional committee.
B. An interest group has its president meet with officials in the executive branch.
C. An interest group runs television commercials encouraging citizens to call their senator and request support of a particular bill.
D. An interest group files an amicus brief in a Supreme Court case.
C. An interest group runs television commercials encouraging citizens to call their senator and request support of a particular bill.
How do interest groups attempt to influence political outcomes? Select the one correct answer.
A. Interest groups attempt to influence political outcomes only by lobbying elected politicians.
B. Interest groups attempt to influence political outcomes by bribing politicians and government officials.
C. Interest groups attempt to influence political outcomes by contacting government officials and politicians and trying to influence the general public.
D. Interest groups attempt to influence political outcomes primarily by outside lobbying with the general public.
C. Interest groups attempt to influence political outcomes by contacting government officials and politicians and trying to influence the general public.
Which of these would be an example of a public interest group?
A. A steelworkers union requesting better pay and benefits
B. An organization representing the pharmaceutical industry that works to decrease government regulations of prescription drugs
C. A consumer rights group advocating for mandatory seat belt laws
D. A farmers organization lobbying for increased government subsidies on certain crops
C. A consumer rights group advocating for mandatory seat belt laws
Which organization is most likely to be represented by a legislative liaison?
A. A Political Action Committee
B. The National Rifle Association
C. The Coca-Cola Company
D. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
D. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
