Unit 14 Cameron Winbush

Question 1

AFL-CIO

Answer 1

The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations is the largest federation of unions in the United States. It is made up of fifty-five national and international unions, together representing more than 12 million active and retired workers.

When jobs hire people they are protected by AFL-CIO.

Question 2

American Anti-Slavery Society

Answer 2

The American Anti-Slavery Society was an abolitionist society founded by William Lloyd Garrison and Arthur Tappan. Frederick Douglass, an escaped slave, was a key leader of this society who often spoke at its meetings. William Wells Brown was also a freed slave who often spoke at meetings

The reason I remain free is because of the AASS.

Question 3

American Federation of Labor

Answer 3

The American Federation of Labor (AFL) was a national federation of labor unions in the United States founded in Columbus, Ohio, in December 1886 by an alliance of craft unions disaffected from the Knights of Labor, a national labor union.

AFL is labor union dedicated to serving the people.

Question 4

Christian Coalition

Answer 4

The Christian Coalition of America, a 501 organization, is the successor to the original Christian Coalition created in 1989 by religious broadcaster and former presidential candidate Marion Gordon “Pat” Robertson.

The CC is a nonprofit organization surrounded by american christian policies.

Question 5

civic virtue

Answer 5

Civic virtue is morality or a standard of righteous behavior in relationship to a citizen’s involvement in society. An individual may exhibit civic virtue by voting, volunteering, organizing a book group, or attending a PTA meeting. The Greek word for virtue is arete, which means excellence.

Being pro government is a form of civic virtue

Question 6

collective good

Answer 6

A still useful definition of a collective good as distinguished from an individual good is that its ‘consumption’ by one individual does not reduce the possibility for other individuals to ‘consume’ it (Samuelson, 1954). … One is that collective goods are the goods produced by public authorities.

Collective goods don’t replace their counter parts.

Question 7

disturbance theory

Answer 7

Disturbance Theory. States that interest groups form primarily in opposition to other interest groups so as to counteract influence in their respective political domains.The theory also states that interest groups form and grow in response to threats. -

She doesn’t want any more disturbances while she is studying. He reacts badly to disturbance of his daily routine. Fish are able to detect even slight disturbances in the water.

Question 8

economic interest group

Answer 8

Economic Interest Groups. Economic interest groups are one of the five broad categories of interest groups in the US. These groups advocate for the economic interest and benefits of their members. … Categories of economic interest groups include those representing business, labor, professional and agricultural interests.

Certainly the largest category, economic interest groups include organizations that represent big business, such as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), as well as big labor

Question 9

free rider problem

Answer 9

In the social sciences, the free-rider problem occurs when those who benefit from resources, public goods, or services do not pay for them, which results in an underprovision of those goods or services.

It is a market failure that occurs when people take advantage of being able to use a common resource, or collective good, without paying for it, as is the case when citizens of a country utilize public goods without paying their fair share in taxes.

Question 10

Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007

Answer 10

The Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007 (Pub.L. 110–81, 121 Stat. 735, enacted September 14, 2007) is a law of the United States federal government that amended parts of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995.

This helped amend laws regarding the political process

Question 11

interest group

Answer 11

An interest group is an organization of people who share a common interest and work together to protect and promote that interest by influencing the government. Interest groups vary greatly in size, aims, and tactics. Political scientists generally divide interest groups into two categories: economic and noneconomic.

he American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organization

Question 12

Jerry Falwell

Answer 12

Jerry Lamon Falwell Sr. was an American Southern Baptist pastor, televangelist, and conservative activist. He was the founding pastor of the Thomas Road Baptist Church, a megachurch in Lynchburg, Virginia

Jerry Lamon Falwell Sr. is an important activist.

Question 13

lobbying

Answer 13

seek to influence (a politician or public official) on an issue.

Communication to the members of your organization asking them to contact legislators and express an opinion about a specific bill is considered direct lobbying

Question 14

Lobbying Disclosure Act

Answer 14

The Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 was legislation in the United States aimed at bringing increased accountability to federal lobbying practices in the United States. The law was amended substantially by the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007.

An Act to provide for the disclosure of lobbying activities to influence the Federal Government, and for other purposes. The Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. § 1601) was legislation aimed at bringing increased accountability to federal lobbying practices in the United States.

Question 15

lobbyist

Answer 15

A lobbyist is an activist who seeks to persuade members of the government (like members of Congress) to enact legislation that would benefit their group. The lobbying profession is a legitimate and integral part of our democratic political process that is not very well understood by the general population.

Donald trump is a lobbyist for the Republican party.

Question 16

Marian Wright Edelman

Answer 16

Marian Wright Edelman is an American activist for the rights of children. She has been an advocate for disadvantaged Americans for her entire professional life. She is president and founder of the Children’s Defense Fund

Marian W. Edelman is an important activist for children.

Question 17

Moral Majority

Answer 17

a political action group formed in the 1970s to further a conservative and religious agenda, including the allowance of prayer in schools and strict laws against abortion.

A group of people that want the values to be implemented in every place.

Question 18

National Association of Manufacturers (NAM)

Answer 18

On 19 August 1994, to recognize those of the United States Marine Corps who had received the Navy Achievement Medal, the name of the decoration was officially changed to the “Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal”. The award is referred to in shorthand speech as a “NAM”.

The Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal (NAM) is a decoration presented by the United States Department of the Navy to service members of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps who have performed commendably in routine duties or exceptional achievements, that have not been recognized by a higher award.

Question 19

National Rifle Association (NRA)

Answer 19

The National Rifle Association of America is an American nonprofit organization that advocates for gun rights. Founded in 1871, the group has informed its members about firearm-related legislation since 1934, and it has directly lobbied for and against firearms legislation since 1975.

The NRA are lobbyists for gun rights.

Question 20

Pat Robertson

Answer 20

Marion Gordon “Pat” Robertson is an American media mogul, executive chairman, politician, televangelist and former Southern Baptist minister who advocates a conservative Christian ideology. He serves as chancellor and CEO of Regent University and chairman of the Christian Broadcasting Network.

Pat Robertson is an important figure to Baptist around America.

Question 21

patron

Answer 21

Patron–client systems are organized by people of power, both men and women, who build and keep the loyalty of people of more humble position. Both patrons and clients regard the link between them as a personal attachment similar to the bond of affection holding members of a family or kin group together.

In 1880 he was declared patron of all Roman Catholic educational establishments. But he was a patron of learning and, like most prelates of his age, a great architect. As a patron of art Pericles was a still greater force.

Question 22

pluralist theory

Answer 22

Pluralism is a theory that centers on the idea of how power is distributed. The pluralist model indicates that power is distributed among many groups. These groups may include coalitions of like-minded people, unions, professional associations and business lobbyists.

He spoke of the benefits of cultural pluralism. She’s a champion of pluralism. These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word ‘pluralism.’

Question 23

progressive movement

Answer 23

The Progressive Era is a period of widespread social activism and political reform across the United States that spanned from the 1890s to the 1920s. The main objectives of the Progressive movement were eliminating problems caused by industrialization, urbanization, immigration, and political corruption.

A movement for reform that occurred roughly between 1900 and 1920. Progressives typically held that irresponsible actions by the rich were corrupting both public and private life.

Question 24

political action committee (PAC)

Answer 24

In the United States and Canada, a political action committee is a 527 organization that pools campaign contributions from members and donates those funds to campaigns for or against candidates, ballot initiatives, or legislation

the “Coca-Cola Company Nonpartisan Committee for Good Government” is simply listed as “Coca-Cola Co.”

Question 25

public interest group

Answer 25

Environmental interest groups are generally public-interest groups, as their work benefits a wider community beyond their own active membership. These groups advocate around conservation and ecological issues. Interest groups in general are groups represent people or organizations with common concerns and interests.

Trade Unions, Students’ Union, Ex-Army men Association, etc. are examples of public interest groups.

Question 26

social capital

Answer 26

the networks of relationships among people who live and work in a particular society, enabling that society to function effectively.

The assets we possess by virtue of the social relations that we develop and maintain, and the shared values which arise from those networks, make up social capital

Question 27

The Grange

Answer 27

The Grange, officially referred to as The National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry, is a fraternal organization in the United States that encourages families to band together to promote the economic and political well-being of the community and agriculture

a farmers’ organization that had been formed for social and cultural purposes.

Question 28

trade association

Answer 28

A trade association, also known as an industry trade group, business association, sector association or industry body, is an organization founded and funded by businesses that operate in a specific industry.

American Medical Association, American Bar Association, Trial Lawyers Association, American Bankers Association and Consumer Electronics Association are all trade associations.

Question 29

transactions theory

Answer 29

A theory accounting for the actual cost of outsourcing production of products or services including transaction costs, contracting costs, coordination costs, and search costs. The inclusion of all costs are considered when making a decision and not just the market prices.

when buying a good or buying foreign exchange, there will be some transaction costs.

Question 30

US Chamber of Commerce

Answer 30

The United States Chamber of Commerce is a business-oriented American lobbying group. Politically, the Chamber usually supports Republican political candidates, though it has occasionally supported conservative Democrats

The US Chamber of Commerce is what supports businesses with republican ideals.

Question 31

Women’s Christian Temperance Union (WCTU)

Answer 31

The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union is an active international temperance organization that was among the first organizations of women devoted to social reform with a program that “linked the religious and the secular through concerted and far-reaching reform strategies based on applied Christianity.

WCTU help to support and promote women social reform.