Quiz

Question 1

Pluralism

Answer 1

• power and politics is groups based
• there are multiple points of access to the political system
• equal opportunity for competing interests
• (federal & state)

Question 2

PACs

Answer 2

• campaign contributions
• a political committee organized for the purpose of raising & spending money to elect and defeat candidates
• lobbying, meeting officials and staff and attempting to convince them of your position on an issue

Question 3

The revolving door

Answer 3

When a government official becomes a lobbyist
- the movement of individuals between government positions and private sector jobs, especially in industries they previously regulated or oversaw
- this raises concerns about conflicts of interest and undue influence on policy decisions

Question 4

Tactics & strategies of social movements

Answer 4

1. Campaigns
2. Public displays of WUNC
3. Actions

• social movement groups often use all 3

Question 5

Public displays of WUNC

Answer 5

1. Worthiness
2. Unity
3. Numbers
4. Commitment

Question 6

1st step : campaigns

Answer 6

1. Communicate, support or opposition to existing or proposed actions/policies

Question 7

Step 2. Campaigns

Answer 7

Name the group or cause

Question 8

3. Actors that publicize the groups goals

Answer 8

Type 1. Actions within the law
Type 2. Direct action that defies or challenges a law
A. Civil obedience & nonviolent resistance
B. Blockade
C. Occupation