Question 1

Lobbying, mobilizing members, and direct action are all activities used by think tanks to enhance their influence.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Define and explain economic interest groups.

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Economic interest groups are a type of i...

Question 3

Political parties are not official actors.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What are the two key differences between think tanks and interest groups?

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Think tanks and interest groups are both...

Question 5

The formation of interest groups is a constitutionally protected right.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The mutually reinforcing relationship between a congressional subcommittee, a federal agency and regulated interest groups is known as the _____________model of policy relationships.

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A)  triple play
B)  iron triangle
C)  iron cross
D)  golden triangle
E)  iron networkF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

Group mobilization refers to the idea that

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A)  groups mount big get-out-the-vote campaigns.
B)  people are apathetic and never get involved in policy making.
C)  people can be persuaded to care about issues and become more active in discussions of politics and policy.
D)  most people are always politically active and engaged in group politics in some way.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 8

People belong to institutional interest groups by virtue of

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A)  having joined and paid dues.
B)  being a member of a profession.
C)  being a member of an institution such as a university.
D)  having an economic interest in the outcome of policy decisions.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

What does it mean that citizens can be "mobilized?"

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When citizens are said to be "mobilized,...

Question 10

Explain how investigative journalism-or muckraking-can influence public policy.

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Investigative journalism, also known as ...

Question 11

Searching for a branch of government that would serve as the most likely forum for a particular policy proposal is an example of

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A)  deliberative government.
B)  coalition building.
C)  agenda setting.
D)  venue shopping.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

The term "fake news" became prevalent during the election of which U.S. President?

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A)  George W.Bush
B)  Bill Clinton
C)  Barack Obama
D)  Donald J.TrumpE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Interest groups that are made to look like "grassroots" groups, but are really created by a larger interest group to create the illusion of grassroots support, are called

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A)  astroturf groups.
B)  field turf groups.
C)  public interest groups.
D)  popular movements.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

There are over ______ political parties in the US

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A)  25
B)  50
C)  75
D)  100E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 15

Of the following forms of political participation in the United States, in which form do Americans most often engage?

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A)  Joining an interest group.
B)  Voting.
C)  Writing to members of Congress or state legislatures.
D)  Mass protests and rallies.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Even with the internet, the public is generally at an information disadvantage compared with government officials and policy insiders.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Explain why people have negative attitudes toward lobbyists and the very idea of lobbying.

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There are several reasons why people hav...

Question 18

Explain the difference between an institutional interest group and a membership group. Give an example of each group.

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An institutional interest group is an or...

Question 19

Explain how the news media serve as a watchdog. Who is it "watching"? Why are they watching? Why is this important?

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The news media serves as a watchdog by m...

Question 20

What are some reasons why political parties are important in the policy process?

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Political parties play a crucial role in...

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Define and explain economic interest groups.

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The mutually reinforcing relationship between a congressional subcommittee, a federal agency and regulated interest groups is known as the _____________model of policy relationships.

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What are the two key differences between think tanks and interest groups?

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The formation of interest groups is a constitutionally protected right.

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Of the following forms of political participation in the United States, in which form do Americans most often engage?

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