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Terms in this set (71)Which interest group depends on government spending and lobby policy makers? Road construction companies Road construction companies Which of the following statements about the population of Texas is incorrect? Texas has a highly dispersed age demographic. Texas has both a large poor and upper-income population. Direct contact between an interest group representative and an officer of government is an example of: lobbying lobbying Which of the following statements about the lobbying activities of special interest groups is incorrect? They lobby only members of the state senate. They lobby only members of the state senate. Which of the following statements about interest groups is incorrect? Interest groups are considered political parties that nominate candidates for office. Interest groups are considered political parties that nominate candidates for office. Which of the following is not a positive aspect of interest groups? Increased political representation Narrow interests Which of the following is employed to express the values of interest groups? Pressure groups Lobbyists Business and agriculture interest groups are interested in all of the following except: encouraging government regulations. encouraging government regulations. Education and local government groups lobby for all of the following except: increasing salaries and benefits for their public employees. encouraging unfunded state mandates. Labor unions seek legislation for all of the following except: making it easier to organize. supporting the "right to work laws." Governor Rick Perry hired lobbyist, __________, to protect the interest of the Texas Department of Transportation. Robert
Black Robert Black What type of interest group seeks the betterment of society as a whole or the reform of the political, social, or economic system in ways that do not directly affect their member's pocketbooks? mixed-interest groups noneconomic interest groups Which of the following is a way interest groups can be classified? Economic All of the above are true A(n) __________ is an individual who benefits from the work of an interest group, but who does not participate in the collective actions that made the benefits possible. co-unionist free rider Noneconomic interest groups benefit from _______because it translates into greater political clout in the Texas's legislature. political savvy large membership Which is a reason why individuals are not motivated to participate in noneconomic interest groups? passion economic well being for all Interest groups pursuing social equality and economic goals are classified as what type of group? Non-economic groups Mixed or hybrid organizations Which of the following is not classified as a mixed interest group? Public interest Public interest People join interest groups: to receive the monthly or quarterly magazine or newsletter. All of the above are true. ___________ is the promotion of a particular public policy position. Lobbying Advocacy Which of the following is not classified as a non-economic interest group? Patriotic Recreation The primary goal of interest groups is to: influence all branches of government at all levels. influence all branches of government at all levels. Why is it difficult for any one special interest group to dominate Texas state politics? There is a wide diversity of interests. There is a wide diversity of interests. When interest groups employ lobbying officeholders to file suits in court, get their advocates appointed to state boards, testify before legislative committees, these are examples of: direct means of influencing government. direct means of influencing government. Which branch of government is responsible for the implementation of public policy? Executive branch or administration Executive branch or administration The power to make decisions on the basis of personal judgment rather than specific legal requirements defines: implementation discretion _______ is to legally transfer authority from one official or institution to another. implementation delegate Special interest groups use the court system because of all of the following except: the court system can give a more favorable interpretation of the law than that given by the enforcing agency. the court system is a way to political capital for supporters. The blurring of lines between the state and a special interest group is called: a structured conspiracy co-optation Which of the following has occurred when a public official makes a decision that might result in a personal economic advantage? co-optation conflict of interest _______ is the good of the whole society, without bias for or against any particular segment of the society. co-optation public interest Which is not an interest group activity? Creating a political action committee (PAC) Nominating candidates for office Interest groups will seek to build a positive public image by which of the following means? Hiring public relations firms All of the above are true. __________ is the fabrication of public support for issues supported by industry and special interest groups, but which give the impression of widespread public support. Electioneering Astroturf lobbying When an organization decides to endorse and recommend that its members vote for the candidate more disposed to support their values, this is an example of: Electioneering Electioneering A lobbyist inviting a public official to lunch or a party to establish a positive relationship is an example of: electioneering socializing Before a legislative session begins, a lobbyist must have successfully completed all of the following except: memorizing the faces of the members, their non-legislative occupation, and the counties they
represent. getting to know the family members of legislators because through them the member can be influenced. A successful lobbyist will attempt all of the following except: establish rapport with all members of the legislature. establish rapport with all members of the legislature. Who hired HillCo to block the "sanctuary cities" bill in the legislature because they viewed it as a threat to their business interest? Neal Jones and Bill Miller Bob Perry and Charles Butt The Texas Register is used by a state agency to provide: notice of intent to make a
rule. notice of intent to make a rule. Which of the following are least likely to subscribe to the Texas Register? Corporations Ordinary citizens For generations, __________ has (have) characterized the relationship between major industries in Texas and the state's political leadership. mixed or hybrid organizations crony capitalism Twice in the past 15 years, CBS has run programs about __________ on 60 Minutes alleging that the Texas Supreme Court identifies with specific interests? "courtroom contributions" "justice for sale" In the case of Caperton v. A.T. Massey the U.S. Supreme Court: placed greater restrictions on campaign contributions in judicial races. began to set parameters for the most egregious examples of conflicts of interest. The right of the public in the United States to petition their government is found in which constitutional Amendment? First Amendment First Amendment All of the following are exempt from lobbyists' reports except: compensation received to prepare for lobbying. costs above expenditure threshold of $500 per year. According to state law, when registering, lobbyists are required to reveal to the state: for whom the person lobbies. All of the above are true. According to state law, which of the following statements about lobbying is incorrect? Not all lobbyists are required by state law to register and report their activities. All lobbyists must file financial reports with the Secretary of State. Which state agency has the responsibility to establish standards of conduct for lobbyists? Texas Public Policy Commission Texas Ethics Commission The members of the Texas legislature must be provided with a list of registered lobbyists and their clients by: January 1 of each legislative session. February 1 of each legislative session. Which industry groups in Texas had the largest number and maximum value of contracts signed with lobbyists? Insurance Energy/natural resources Which characteristic of the structure of government in Texas makes it difficult for one interest to dominate the whole government? Separation of powers All of the above are true Studies regarding the power of interest groups consistently show that: where political parties are weak, interest groups are also
weak. where political parties are weak, interest groups are strong. The history of one-partyism in the state created all of the following except: less incentive for average Texans to participate in political affairs. an incentive for average Texans to participate in elections. Why is it that the current system of a part-time legislature is unlikely to change? Current legislators have been successful under the current system. All of the above are true. Texas law states that ex-legislators: cannot become lobbyists. can become lobbyists with no restrictions. The media is a _________ link between the people and the government. non-neutral non-neutral Which is the public's watchdog institution? The bureaucracy The media
According to the text, which is most likely to occur? An elected representative would probably vote contrary to clear-cut constituent desires to please a special interest. An elected representative would probably not vote contrary to clear-cut constituent desires to please a special interest. When a special interest is seeking a change in policy that affects the balance of power in the political, social, or economic system, there will be: much greater participation and conflict. much greater participation and conflict. Which of the following concerning campaign contributions is incorrect? A candidate for state representative may well spend over $200,000 to win. Most campaign contributions for the state legislature and statewide offices come from small donors. Which of the following concerning campaign contributions for state house and senate candidates is correct? Total contributions for senate races were greater than the total for house races. Total contributions for senate races were less than the total for house races. The ability to contact an official either in person or by phone is called: access access Late train contributions are: campaign funds given only to independent candidates. campaign funds given to the winning legislative candidate. Governor Perry executive order to vaccinate pre-teen girls with the HPV vaccine was considered an example of a: cooperative effort with the legislature. conflict of interest. Research shows that the main element that determines the political power of a group is: how long the group has been established. how much public officials need the group. An organization created by interest groups to promote common goals is identified as what type of organization? Shield Umbrella "Iron Triangles" are composed of which of the following? Legislative committee members, high-ranking bureaucrats, and representatives of special interests Legislative committee members, high-ranking bureaucrats, and representatives of special interests Loose alliances of interest groups are called: whistle-blowers issue networks A mass alliance of like-minded groups and individuals seeking broad changes in the direction of government policies is called a(n): political demonstration political movement The right to bear arms was established by the ________ Amendment. First Second Other sets by this creatorGov chapt 1269 terms miles_stannard GOV chapt. 1160 terms miles_stannard GOV chapter 966 terms miles_stannard GOV chapter 864 terms miles_stannard Recommended textbook solutionsPolitics in States and Communities15th EditionSusan A. MacManus, Thomas R. Dye 177 solutions American Government1st EditionGlen Krutz 412 solutions Government in America: Elections and Updates Edition16th EditionGeorge C. Edwards III, Martin P. Wattenberg, Robert L. Lineberry 269 solutions
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