POLITICAL SCIENCE: CHAPTER 13, INTEREST
GROUPS & POLITICAL POWER IN TEXAS.
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An interest group ______. - Answer: Attempts to influence government decisions.
Which of the following is a true statement that provides evidence of class bias in the
interest group system in Texas? - Answer: Wealthier people are more likely than those
from lower socioeconomic groups to join interest groups.
Which statement best describes collective action in the United States? - Answer:
Americans have a long-standing belief in collective action.
Which statement is consistent with the pluralist theory of politics? - Answer: Most
people have access to the political process through the leaders of the groups to which
they belong.
Which statement is consistent with the elitist theory of politics? - Answer: Policy
decisions are made by a few individuals.
According to James Madison, which of the following is part of the cure for the "mischief
of factions"? - Answer: Divide the powers of government.
Which of the following is considered direct lobbying? - Answer: Meeting with legislators
Why do interest groups contribute money to political candidates? - Answer: To get
access to policymakers
Which statement accurately describes campaign finance laws in the United States? -
Answer: Federal campaign finance laws are stricter than Texas's laws.
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GROUPS & POLITICAL POWER IN TEXAS.
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An interest group ______. - Answer: Attempts to influence government decisions.
Which of the following is a true statement that provides evidence of class bias in the
interest group system in Texas? - Answer: Wealthier people are more likely than those
from lower socioeconomic groups to join interest groups.
Which statement best describes collective action in the United States? - Answer:
Americans have a long-standing belief in collective action.
Which statement is consistent with the pluralist theory of politics? - Answer: Most
people have access to the political process through the leaders of the groups to which
they belong.
Which statement is consistent with the elitist theory of politics? - Answer: Policy
decisions are made by a few individuals.
According to James Madison, which of the following is part of the cure for the "mischief
of factions"? - Answer: Divide the powers of government.
Which of the following is considered direct lobbying? - Answer: Meeting with legislators
Why do interest groups contribute money to political candidates? - Answer: To get
access to policymakers
Which statement accurately describes campaign finance laws in the United States? -
Answer: Federal campaign finance laws are stricter than Texas's laws.
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