Question 1

Discuss the technique of bundling and explain what purpose it serves.

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Question 2

The National Governors Association is an example of a(n)__________ interest group.

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Question 3

A(n)__________ consists of many people interested in a significant issue,idea,or concern who are willing to take action to support or oppose it.

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Question 4

The Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act largely banned __________ contributions.

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Question 5

One way that interest groups can influence court cases they are interested in is by filing a(n)__________.

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Question 6

Discuss the role of interest groups in elections.

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Question 7

Discuss Madison's views on factions,as expressed in The Federalist,No.10,and how he would respond to the tremendous growth in the number of interest groups actively lobbying in Washington,D.C. ,over the past several decades.

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Question 8

Why has the government attempted to regulate lobbyist activity? Discuss some recent reform efforts and identify some of the gaps that remain in disclosure of lobbying activity.

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Question 9

Discuss the relationship between lobbyists and members of Congress in terms of what each offers the other.

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Question 10

The Swift Boat Veterans for Truth is an example of a(n)__________.

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Question 11

Discuss the advantages of contributing to a political action committee (PAC)over making an individual contribution to a political candidate.

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Question 12

How can the development of interest groups in our political system be traced back to the early history of the Republic and the Framers of the Constitution?

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Question 13

Discuss the role of political action committees (PACs)in terms of their influence on elections and the extent to which they shape government policy.

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Question 14

Many lobbyists participate in __________ with other groups,committees,and agencies that share a common policy concern.

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Question 15

According to the theory of __________,open,multiple,and competing groups can check the asserted power of any one group.

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Question 16

Distinguish between public interest groups and economic groups and provide examples of each.

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Question 17

What is the free rider problem? Describe one way that an interest group can overcome this problem.

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Question 18

One function of __________ is to provide legislators with information about an interest group's position on a specific bill or issue.

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Question 19

An environmental group works to pass legislation that would decrease air pollution.But an individual would probably not contribute to that group,especially if he or she could enjoy the benefits of breathing clean air without participating in the group's campaign.This is an example of the __________ problem.

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Question 20

Common Cause,an organization that pushes for openness and fairness in government,is an example of a(n)__________ group.

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Quiz 5: Interest Groups