Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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A ___?___ may be brought by a person or interest
group on behalf of all people who would benefit directly from a court’s decision.
a. | grassroots movement | b. | class action suit | c. | lobbying
effort | d. | initiative petition |
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The act of bringing a lawsuit against another
person or group is called
a. | lobbying. | b. | litigation. | c. | propaganda. | d. | electioneering. |
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A legal group set up by an interest group to
collect and spend funds for political purposes is
a. | a regional interest group. | b. | a political party. | c. | a political action
committee. | d. | a non-denominational group. |
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The total value of all the goods and services
produced by a country in one year is
a. | its economy. | b. | socialism. | c. | gross national
product. | d. | gross national debt. |
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Interest groups that work for the common good of
society are called
a. | political action committees. | b. | public-interest groups. | c. | non-governmental
organizations. | d. | social-action groups. |
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Organized efforts to influence legislation or
public policy are called
a. | nominating conventions. | b. | policy initiatives. | c. | lobbying. | d. | referendums. |
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Interest groups that try to change people’s
opinions through persuasive communication use
a. | public opinion polls. | b. | political socialization. | c. | propaganda. | d. | endorsements. |
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An interest group that endorses a particular
candidate at election time because of the candidate’s voting record is practicing
a. | electioneering. | b. | unethical or unlawful
propaganda. | c. | litigation. | d. | referendums. |
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Voters can approve laws passed by their legislators
through a procedure called
a. | a referendum. | b. | an initiative petition. | c. | an
endorsement. | d. | electioneering. |
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Some people think interest groups are harmful
because
a. | they encourage people to get actively involved in the
political system. | b. | public officials
pay too little attention to what the groups have to say, especially during
elections. | c. | groups represent
most residents of the U.S., in some manner. | d. | they sometimes use
unethical methods to influence public officials. |
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The American Legion, the NAACP, and the National
Council of Churches are all examples of
a. | economic interest groups. | b. | demographic clusters. | c. | single-issue
interest groups. | d. | social-action interest groups. |
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Which of the following is NOT one of the three
basic characteristics of an interest group?
a. | its members share certain ideas they feel strongly
about | b. | its members try to influence public policy by affecting
the actions of government | c. | its rules prohibit
lobbying, litigating, and helping to finance candidates' election
campaigns | d. | it is organized, with some sort of structure,
leadership, and rules |
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People join interest groups
a. | to advance a moral cause or
crusade. | b. | for economic reasons. | c. | because they want to be with others who share their
views. | d. | for all of these reasons. |
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Which of the following is an example of a positive
contribution made by interest groups?
a. | They stimulate political
participation. | b. | They provide
lawmakers with useful information. | c. | They provide a
link between citizens and public officials. | d. | All of these are
examples of positive contributions made by interest groups. |
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Which of the following is NOT an important factor
in an interest group’s effectiveness?
a. | size of its membership | b. | intensity of members’ commitment | c. | geographical distribution of its membership | d. | educational level of its membership |
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A person who is hired by an interest group to
influence government officials through personal persuasion is known as a
a. | propagandist. | b. | lobbyist. | c. | philanthropist. | d. | litigator. |
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Attempting to rally voter support for or against a
candidate running for office is a technique known as
a. | electioneering. | b. | lobbying. | c. | litigating. | d. | petitioning. |
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In its 1985 ruling in the U.S. Supreme Court case
of Federal Election Commission v. National Conservative Political Action Committee, the
Supreme Court ruled that legal limits on PAC spending were a violation of American
citizens'
a. | freedom of the press. | b. | freedom of religion. | c. | freedom of
speech. | d. | right to assemble peaceably. |
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Under the initiative petition process, the ___?___
initiate(s) legislation.
a. | state legislature | b. | President of the U.S. | c. | voters of a
state | d. | governors of the states |
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Which of the following describes a legal argument
that is delivered voluntarily to a court by a group that is not directly involved in the
lawsuit?
a. | a closing argument | b. | an amicus curiae brief | c. | a court
reporter | d. | a class-action suit |
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A political movement started and carried out by
ordinary citizens rather than professional politicians is known as a
a. | grassroots movement. | b. | political party. | c. | referendum. | d. | mandate. |
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Pablo the Politician (an ordinary, handshaking,
smiling politician) stands behind a podium and says convincingly, "I stand for peace, justice,
and the American way." A sign on the podium reads, "VOTE FOR ME." Which of the seven
techniques of propaganda is he using?
a. | bandwagon | b. | glittering generalities | c. | plain
folks | d. | glittering personalities |
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During a televised debate Pablo the Politician
Politician (an ordinary, handshaking, smiling politician) frowns, looks into the camera, and says,
"It is common knowledge that my opponent is un-American." Which of the seven techniques of
propaganda is he using?
a. | bandwagon | b. | card-stacking | c. | name-calling | d. | testimonial |
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A billboard along a busy highway shows a photo of a
famous football player in uniform with his arm around Pablo the Politician Politician (an ordinary,
handshaking, smiling politician). The caption reads, "You know I like to win. I also like to
pick winners. I pick Pablo." Which of the seven techniques of propaganda is he
using?
a. | name-calling | b. | testimonial | c. | bandwagon | d. | propaganda |
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