POLS 2301 - CH. 6 TX EXAM WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
What resource(s) are interest groups able to use for influence? - ANSWER members,
ability to raise money, credibility
Interest groups representing labor organizations dominate Texas politics. - ANSWER
false
Claire enjoys the benefits of her Texas Teacher's Associations efforts in Austin, but she
does not contribute money to the group. Therefore, Claire is called a: - ANSWER free
rider
Civil rights groups have had successful using the court system to further their members'
interest. - ANSWER true
As in the U.S. Congress, most campaign contributions in Texas go to - ANSWER
incumbents
One important way of gaining access to those in government is to employ former
officials as lobbyists. - ANSWER true
Interest groups are best seen as - ANSWER organizations established to influence the
government's programs and policies
SOLUTIONS
What resource(s) are interest groups able to use for influence? - ANSWER members,
ability to raise money, credibility
Interest groups representing labor organizations dominate Texas politics. - ANSWER
false
Claire enjoys the benefits of her Texas Teacher's Associations efforts in Austin, but she
does not contribute money to the group. Therefore, Claire is called a: - ANSWER free
rider
Civil rights groups have had successful using the court system to further their members'
interest. - ANSWER true
As in the U.S. Congress, most campaign contributions in Texas go to - ANSWER
incumbents
One important way of gaining access to those in government is to employ former
officials as lobbyists. - ANSWER true
Interest groups are best seen as - ANSWER organizations established to influence the
government's programs and policies
