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Most Texans are unlikely to contact public officials. - CORRECT ANSWER 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? - CORRECT ANSWER Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission Dark money is political money that comes from donors whose names must always be disclosed. - CORRECT ANSWER 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 - CORRECT ANSWER Issue advocacy If everyone acted as free riders, there would be more interest groups and problems would be solved more quickly. - CORRECT ANSWER False Why would it be beneficial for an interest group to open an office in Austin? - CORRECT ANSWER 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the 2017 legislative session, lobbyists representing ____________________ were influential in shaping legislation that repealed local ordinances. - CORRECT ANSWER 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? - CORRECT ANSWER The early part of the campaign cycle One important way of gaining access to those in government is to employ former officials as lobbyists. - CORRECT ANSWER 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) - CORRECT ANSWER Peak association Interest groups use judicial strategies in order to - CORRECT ANSWER Challenge existing policy. The situation in which individuals receive the benefits of collective action without contributing is known as - CORRECT ANSWER 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 - CORRECT ANSWER contributing to campaigns Interest groups are best seen as - CORRECT ANSWER 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 - CORRECT ANSWER teachers Interest groups must make sure that they maintain their credibility with policymakers. - CORRECT ANSWER true It is a violation of campaign finance regulations in Texas for interest groups to undertake get-out-the-vote (GOTV) initiatives. - CORRECT ANSWER false Issue advocacy is coordinated spending between an interest group and a candidate for elected office. - CORRECT ANSWER false Which of the following groups have had notable political success by litigating in federal courts? - CORRECT ANSWER civil rights groups What happens in a "pluralistic society"? - CORRECT ANSWER 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." - CORRECT ANSWER false In order to gain access to politicians, interest groups will often - CORRECT ANSWER 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? - CORRECT ANSWER 2 years Why do interest groups offer people things like t-shirts or magazine subscriptions in return for joining the organization? - CORRECT ANSWER 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. - CORRECT ANSWER former govt official Once a lobbyist has access to a member of the legislature, the lobbyist can - CORRECT ANSWER provide information about how specific policies can benefit the legislator's district.