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Interest Groups
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Vocab
Theory
Random
100
The right of interest groups to organize is protected by the a) constitution b) Federal election campaign act c) state laws d) Bill of Rights
Bill of Rights
100
Smaller groups are generally more effective than larger groups
True
100
The larger the group the further it will fall short of providing an optimal amount of a collective good
olsons law of large groups
100
Belief that groups compete and counterbalance one another.
Pluralist Theory
100
An organization of people with similar policy goals entering the political process to try to achieve those aims is called
An interest group
200
______ theorists are impressed by how insignificant most organized interest groups are
Elitist
200
The consumer products safety commission is a example of a public interest lobby
False
200
Direct group involvement in the electoral process.
Electioneering
200
What is the hyper-pluralists main idea?
asserts too many groups get what they want.
200
_____ are organizations that seek a collective good, the achievement of which will not selectively and materially benefit the membership or activities of the organization
Pubic interest lobbies
300
Elite theorists emphasize the power of A) sub governments B) business leaders C) congressional staff members D) presidents
B) business leaders
300
The recent increase in the number of interest groups is evidence that the power of subgovernments is increasing
False
300
Provision found in some collective bargaining agreements requiring all employees to join the union within a certain amount of days.
Union shop
300
Believe lobbying is a problem because it benefits few at expense of many.
Elite Theory
300
What are the key differences between interest groups and political parties
Answers will vary
400
Interest group liberalism is promoted by A)ideologically liberal interest groups and not conservative groups B)one group winning and another losing in the competition for governments action or funding C)subgovernments D)hyperpluralists
C) subgovernments
400
As the number of interest groups has increased over the past several decades the diversity has stayed the same
False
400
Legal briefs submitted attempting to influence a court's decision.
Amicus Curiae Briefs
400
Ranked highest political clout, interest group with most influence.
NRA (National Rifle Association)
400
Explain and evaluate the role of money in interest groups in the united states. What has been the impact of the Political Action Committee
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500
Pluralist argue that lobbying A) is dominated by wealthy corporations and the wealthiest individuals and is a danger to the democratic system B) is open to all and is therefore not to be regarded as a problem C) has no effect on policy making D) must be suspended until tighter regulations can be put in place to protect the public
B) is open to all and is therefore not to be regarded as a problem
500
The peak of the American labor movement occurred in the 1970's when 33 percent of the non-agricultural work force belonged to the union
False
500
Define Public Interest Lobbies
a collective good, the achievement of which will not selectively and materially benefit the membership or activities of the organization.
500
Theodore Lowi said this phrase to refer to the government's excessive deference to the groups.
(Interest Group) Liberalism.
500
Environmental groups have been most successful at A) stopping strip mining B) halting the trans-Alaskan pipeline C) thwarting the expansion of the nuclear supersonic aircraft D) protecting the reefer toad and other endangered species
C) thwarting the expansion of the nuclear supersonic aircraft