TEST BANK CERTIFICATION GUIDE
FOR 2025/2026 TESTS|MOST COMMON
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECTLY VERIFIED ANSWERS
(LATEST QUIZZES) |ALREADY A+
GRADED|GUARANTEED PASS
Most Texans are unlikely to contact public officials. - True
Which U.S. Supreme Court case in 2009 created the opportunity for those opposed to powerful
incumbents to create organizations without having to disclose their donors? - Citizens
United v. Federal Election Commission
Dark money is political money that comes from donors whose names must always be disclosed.
- False
When individuals or interest groups take out ads concerning a campaign issue but do not tie
them directly to any particular candidate, it is called - Issue advocacy
If everyone acted as free riders, there would be more interest groups and problems would be
solved more quickly. - False
Why would it be beneficial for an interest group to open an office in Austin? - They can
develop long-term relationships with lawmakers and continually present the views of the
organization
During the 2017 legislative session, lobbyists representing ____________________ were
influential in shaping legislation that repealed local ordinances. - Uber and Lyft
EMILY's List is a national PAC that is funded by women and focuses on raising money for women
candidates at which part of the campaign cycle? - The early part of the campaign cycle
One important way of gaining access to those in government is to employ former officials as
lobbyists. - True
An interest group that serves as an umbrella organization to coordinate the activities of member
groups in specific targeted areas is known as a(n) - Peak association
,Interest groups use judicial strategies in order to - Challenge existing policy.
The situation in which individuals receive the benefits of collective action without contributing
is known as - free rider problem
One major way for interest groups to promote the political interests of elected officials who
support their viewpoints and oppose the interests of those who do not is by -
contributing to campaigns
Interest groups are best seen as - organizations established to influence the
government's programs and policies.
Arguably, the largest and most effective public employee interest group in Texas is made up of -
teachers
Interest groups must make sure that they maintain their credibility with policymakers. -
true
It is a violation of campaign finance regulations in Texas for interest groups to undertake get-
out-the-vote (GOTV) initiatives. - false
Issue advocacy is coordinated spending between an interest group and a candidate for elected
office. - false
Which of the following groups have had notable political success by litigating in federal courts? -
civil rights groups
What happens in a "pluralistic society"? - People with common interests form groups and
the groups compete for power.
In order to be legally classified as a "public interest group" for tax purposes, the group must be
focused on advancing the "public good as a whole." - false
In order to gain access to politicians, interest groups will often - Entertain politician
How long must a former member of a governing body or former executive head of a regulatory
agency wait before he or she can lobby that agency? - 2 years
Why do interest groups offer people things like t-shirts or magazine subscriptions in return for
joining the organization? - Benefits or incentives are necessary to overcome the free-
rider problem.
Interest groups often employ _____________________ as lobbyists in order to gain access to
those in Texas government. - former govt official
, Once a lobbyist has access to a member of the legislature, the lobbyist can - provide
information about how specific policies can benefit the legislator's district.
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is best described as what
kind of interest group? - civil rights
Some lobbyists work for multiple clients at the same time. - true
Why doesn't the voice of consumers get heard as clearly by Texas legislators through the
lobbying process? - Consumers prefer direct action .
What resource(s) are interest groups able to use to influence politics? - ability to raise
money
By forming a political action committee (PAC), the interest group can show a candidate that -
its members care deeply about an issue and will donate money to support the group's
positions.
Most Texans are actively engaged in what goes on in their neighborhoods and communities. -
false
If you have a job in a "government relations" department, you are a _____________ working for
a ______________. - Lobbyist, corporation or company
Incumbents are most likely to receive large campaign contributions. - true
Interest groups offer incentives to join, such as selective benefits, to overcome the free rider
problem. - true
The influence on the political system that business leaders gain through lobbying fundraising
can be viewed as part of the traditionalistic-individualistic political culture that is dominant in
Texas. - true
Which of the following are employed to express the values of interest groups? - lobbyists.
Ultimately, what do interest groups want from policymakers? - They want policy that is
beneficial for their groups.
_________________ is a funding structure or political contribution where the donors do not
need to be disclosed. - dark money
Political action committees help interest groups bundle campaign donations. - true
FOR 2025/2026 TESTS|MOST COMMON
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECTLY VERIFIED ANSWERS
(LATEST QUIZZES) |ALREADY A+
GRADED|GUARANTEED PASS
Most Texans are unlikely to contact public officials. - True
Which U.S. Supreme Court case in 2009 created the opportunity for those opposed to powerful
incumbents to create organizations without having to disclose their donors? - Citizens
United v. Federal Election Commission
Dark money is political money that comes from donors whose names must always be disclosed.
- False
When individuals or interest groups take out ads concerning a campaign issue but do not tie
them directly to any particular candidate, it is called - Issue advocacy
If everyone acted as free riders, there would be more interest groups and problems would be
solved more quickly. - False
Why would it be beneficial for an interest group to open an office in Austin? - They can
develop long-term relationships with lawmakers and continually present the views of the
organization
During the 2017 legislative session, lobbyists representing ____________________ were
influential in shaping legislation that repealed local ordinances. - Uber and Lyft
EMILY's List is a national PAC that is funded by women and focuses on raising money for women
candidates at which part of the campaign cycle? - The early part of the campaign cycle
One important way of gaining access to those in government is to employ former officials as
lobbyists. - True
An interest group that serves as an umbrella organization to coordinate the activities of member
groups in specific targeted areas is known as a(n) - Peak association
,Interest groups use judicial strategies in order to - Challenge existing policy.
The situation in which individuals receive the benefits of collective action without contributing
is known as - free rider problem
One major way for interest groups to promote the political interests of elected officials who
support their viewpoints and oppose the interests of those who do not is by -
contributing to campaigns
Interest groups are best seen as - organizations established to influence the
government's programs and policies.
Arguably, the largest and most effective public employee interest group in Texas is made up of -
teachers
Interest groups must make sure that they maintain their credibility with policymakers. -
true
It is a violation of campaign finance regulations in Texas for interest groups to undertake get-
out-the-vote (GOTV) initiatives. - false
Issue advocacy is coordinated spending between an interest group and a candidate for elected
office. - false
Which of the following groups have had notable political success by litigating in federal courts? -
civil rights groups
What happens in a "pluralistic society"? - People with common interests form groups and
the groups compete for power.
In order to be legally classified as a "public interest group" for tax purposes, the group must be
focused on advancing the "public good as a whole." - false
In order to gain access to politicians, interest groups will often - Entertain politician
How long must a former member of a governing body or former executive head of a regulatory
agency wait before he or she can lobby that agency? - 2 years
Why do interest groups offer people things like t-shirts or magazine subscriptions in return for
joining the organization? - Benefits or incentives are necessary to overcome the free-
rider problem.
Interest groups often employ _____________________ as lobbyists in order to gain access to
those in Texas government. - former govt official
, Once a lobbyist has access to a member of the legislature, the lobbyist can - provide
information about how specific policies can benefit the legislator's district.
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is best described as what
kind of interest group? - civil rights
Some lobbyists work for multiple clients at the same time. - true
Why doesn't the voice of consumers get heard as clearly by Texas legislators through the
lobbying process? - Consumers prefer direct action .
What resource(s) are interest groups able to use to influence politics? - ability to raise
money
By forming a political action committee (PAC), the interest group can show a candidate that -
its members care deeply about an issue and will donate money to support the group's
positions.
Most Texans are actively engaged in what goes on in their neighborhoods and communities. -
false
If you have a job in a "government relations" department, you are a _____________ working for
a ______________. - Lobbyist, corporation or company
Incumbents are most likely to receive large campaign contributions. - true
Interest groups offer incentives to join, such as selective benefits, to overcome the free rider
problem. - true
The influence on the political system that business leaders gain through lobbying fundraising
can be viewed as part of the traditionalistic-individualistic political culture that is dominant in
Texas. - true
Which of the following are employed to express the values of interest groups? - lobbyists.
Ultimately, what do interest groups want from policymakers? - They want policy that is
beneficial for their groups.
_________________ is a funding structure or political contribution where the donors do not
need to be disclosed. - dark money
Political action committees help interest groups bundle campaign donations. - true
