Question 1

An oil company produces a television commercial that shows its concern for the environment. This is an example of a(n)

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A)   editorial.
B)   advertorial.
C)   blog.
D)   promotion.
E)   announcement.

Question 2

In some states, "______" laws prohibit mandatory union membership as a precondition to employment.

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A)   right to work
B)   freedom of association
C)   membership freedom
D)   rights of employment
E)   limited union

Question 3

Alexis de Tocqueville asserted that people living in democratic nations must

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A)   avoid association in order to maintain the status quo.
B)   join together to preserve their independence and freedoms.
C)   trust in their government to do the right thing.
D)   rebel against any form of government.
E)   work together to secure economic prosperity.

Question 4

Does money have too much of an influence in interest group politics? Why or why not?

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Money does have too much of an influence...

Question 5

Proportionately, the number of Americans communicating with members of Congress

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A)   is now at record-low levels.
B)   has declined in recent years but has not yet reached record-low levels.
C)   has remained steady over the past 40 years.
D)   has increased in recent years but is not yet at record high levels.
E)   is now at record-high levels.

Question 6

Identify and explain two important parts of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 that regulate direct lobbying.

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Question 7

Describe the place of protest and revolt in early America. How did late eighteenth- and early nineteenth-century Americans justify armed struggle?

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Question 8

Groups with more money generally

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A)   are more able to achieve their goals.
B)   are less able to achieve their goals.
C)   are no more able to achieve their goals than groups with less money.
D)   subject to intense regulation by the federal government.
E)   operate outside the regulation of the federal government.

Question 9

Clean air is an example of a private good.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Research on participation in political groups suggests that participation

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A)   increases political tolerance.
B)   increase the participant's sense of political efficacy.
C)   expands the scope of political conflict in society.
D)   Does all of the above
E)   Does none of the above

Question 11

Organized interests are important in a democracy because they

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A)   provide a safety valve for political issues.
B)   draw attention to important questions and issues.
C)   allow people to feel connected to other members of society.
D)   provide an avenue for individuals to petition the government.
E)   All of the above

Question 12

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of interest groups. Do you think that they are good or bad for democracy? Why?

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Interest groups play a significant role ...

Question 13

Gaining access is important primarily for outside lobbying.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is a prominent

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A)   labor union.
B)   trade association.
C)   public interest group.
D)   think tank.
E)   political party.

Question 15

Identify and explain three primary characteristics that define interest groups.

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Interest groups can be defined by three ...

Question 16

According to John Locke and the founders, people set up governments for the specific purpose of

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A)   getting rich.
B)   ensuring social welfare.
C)   protecting natural rights.
D)   eliminating individual freedoms.
E)   establishing order.

Question 17

Describe the two characteristics of American democracy that de Tocqueville noted during his trip to the United States.

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During his trip to the United States, de...

Question 18

The UFW campaigned for better conditions for _____ workers.

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A)   farm
B)   auto
C)   restaurant
D)   railroad
E)   dock

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