Test 2 D

Question 1

An attempt by FDR to help gain support for his New Deal by offering interest groups a reason to support the New Deal.

Answer 1

Interest Group Democracy

Question 2

Formalized bureaucracy will eventually be led by small groups of self-serving leaders.

Answer 2

Iron Law of Oligarchy

Question 3

Interest groups are formed when there are changes in a social environment that upsets the well beings of some groups of people.

Answer 3

Proliferation Hypothesis

Question 4

Asks that the general public to contact their legislatures and government officials concerning the issues at hand rather than contacting the legislators directly.

Answer 4

Grasstops Lobbying

Question 5

American Association of Retired Persons. Largest organization for people 50 and over.

Answer 5

AARP

Question 6

the ability of the media to influence the topics on the public agenda.

Answer 6

Agenda Setting

Question 7

A way for members of a society to express their needs to a system of government.

Answer 7

Interest Articulation

Question 8

A commodity or service that is provided without profit to all members of a society, either by the government or a private individual or organization.

Answer 8

Public Goods

Question 9

An item that yields positive benefits to people that is excludable.

Answer 9

Private Goods

Question 10

Someone who seeks to fund political projects, gain government subsidies, or other favorable arrangements with the governments.

Answer 10

Political Entrepreneurs