Chapter 10

Question 0

these group grow in number since the increased number in PACs has increased

Answer 0

Interest groups

Question 1

People in the potential group who actually join

Answer 1

Actual group

Question 2

Four strategies of interest groups

Answer 2

Electioneering
Lobbying
Litigating
Going public

Question 3

Communication to a government decision maker in hope of influencing a decision

Answer 3

Lobbying

Question 4

How much money is spent on lobbying

Answer 4

5 billion

Question 5

Who lobbies for lobbyists

Answer 5

All groups do

Question 6

Something of value that can’t be withheld (water, air)

Answer 6

Collective good

Question 7

Goods groups can restrict to those who join

Answer 7

Selective benefits

Question 8

Narrow interest
Dislike compromise
Bring people to politics

Answer 8

Single issue groups

Question 9

People who might join a group because they share a common interest

Answer 9

Potential group

Question 10

Organization who seeks collective goods that will not selectively and materially benefit the membership/activists of the organization

Answer 10

Public interest lobby

Question 11

Group directly involved on election process (get person you want voted)

Answer 11

Electioneering

Question 12

People benefitting from a group without joining

Answer 12

Free rider problem

Question 13

Have to belong to a union to be employed

Answer 13

Union shop

Question 14

Don’t have to join a union to be employed

Answer 14

Right to work laws

Question 15

Groups competing for power

Answer 15

Pluralism

Question 16

Power held by wealthy groups

Answer 16

Elite theory

Question 17

Many groups competing and can lead to gridlock

Answer 17

Hyperpluralism

Question 18

All group demands have worth

Government supports all (parent buying dinner for kids who can’t decide analogy)

Answer 18

Group of plaintiffs that combine grievances into a lawsuit

Question 19

Iron triangle

Answer 19

Interest groups—> congressional committee members—> government agency—> interest groups…..

Question 20

Amicus curiae briefs

Answer 20

Written arguments submitted in support of one side of another in a court setting

Question 21

Groups who raise money for candidates

Answer 21

PACs

Question 22

Why do lawmakers rely on lobbyists

Answer 22

Provide expertise
Provide new policy ideas
Provide strategies to advance legislation
Increase interest group members

Question 23

What are the functions of interest groups (what do they do)

Answer 23

Link public to political process
Shape policy goals
Play part in political campaigns
Unite politicians with the same ideologies (beliefs)

Question 24

What are lobbying strategies

Answer 24

Electioneering Litigation (going to court) Formulate campaign strategy Provide info to congressional committees

Question 25

What's was James Madison's view of special interests

Answer 25

Against (adverse)

Question 26

Who was Ralph Nadar and what's his importance

Answer 26

Interest group leader concerned about government and consumer groups and he increased public awareness

Question 27

What factor is most responsible for the success of an interest group

Answer 27

Intensity/passion of members

Question 28

Who's most likely to receive PAC money and why

Answer 28

People already in office because they are most likely to return investment to them