Test Bank for Macroeconomics Questions and
with correct answers
Most Texans are unlikely to contact public officials. - 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? - answer Citizens United v.
Federal Election Commission
Dark money is political money that comes from donors whose names must always be disclosed. - 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 - answer Issue advocacy
If everyone acted as free riders, there would be more interest groups and problems would be solved
more quickly. - answer False
Why would it be beneficial for an interest group to open an office in Austin? - 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shaping legislation that repealed local ordinances. - 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? - 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. -
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) - answer Peak association
Interest groups use judicial strategies in order to - answer Challenge existing policy.
The situation in which individuals receive the benefits of collective action without contributing is known
as - 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 - answer contributing to campaigns
Interest groups are best seen as - 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 - answer
teachers
Interest groups must make sure that they maintain their credibility with policymakers. - answer true
It is a violation of campaign finance regulations in Texas for interest groups to undertake get-out-the-vote
(GOTV) initiatives. - answer false
Issue advocacy is coordinated spending between an interest group and a candidate for elected office. -
answer false
Which of the following groups have had notable political success by litigating in federal courts? - answer
civil rights groups
,What happens in a "pluralistic society"? - 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." - answer false
In order to gain access to politicians, interest groups will often - 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? - answer 2 years
Why do interest groups offer people things like t-shirts or magazine subscriptions in return for joining the
organization? - 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. - answer former govt official
Once a lobbyist has access to a member of the legislature, the lobbyist can - answer 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? - answer civil rights
Some lobbyists work for multiple clients at the same time. - answer true
Why doesn't the voice of consumers get heard as clearly by Texas legislators through the lobbying
process? - answer Consumers prefer direct action .
What resource(s) are interest groups able to use to influence politics? - answer ability to raise money
, By forming a political action committee (PAC), the interest group can show a candidate that - answer 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. - answer
false
If you have a job in a "government relations" department, you are a _____________ working for a
______________. - answer Lobbyist, corporation or company
Incumbents are most likely to receive large campaign contributions. - answer true
Interest groups offer incentives to join, such as selective benefits, to overcome the free rider problem. -
answer 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. - answer
true
Which of the following are employed to express the values of interest groups? - answer lobbyists.
Ultimately, what do interest groups want from policymakers? - answer 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. - answer dark money
Political action committees help interest groups bundle campaign donations. - answer true
with correct answers
Most Texans are unlikely to contact public officials. - 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? - answer Citizens United v.
Federal Election Commission
Dark money is political money that comes from donors whose names must always be disclosed. - 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 - answer Issue advocacy
If everyone acted as free riders, there would be more interest groups and problems would be solved
more quickly. - answer False
Why would it be beneficial for an interest group to open an office in Austin? - 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. - 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? - 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. -
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) - answer Peak association
Interest groups use judicial strategies in order to - answer Challenge existing policy.
The situation in which individuals receive the benefits of collective action without contributing is known
as - 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 - answer contributing to campaigns
Interest groups are best seen as - 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 - answer
teachers
Interest groups must make sure that they maintain their credibility with policymakers. - answer true
It is a violation of campaign finance regulations in Texas for interest groups to undertake get-out-the-vote
(GOTV) initiatives. - answer false
Issue advocacy is coordinated spending between an interest group and a candidate for elected office. -
answer false
Which of the following groups have had notable political success by litigating in federal courts? - answer
civil rights groups
,What happens in a "pluralistic society"? - 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." - answer false
In order to gain access to politicians, interest groups will often - 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? - answer 2 years
Why do interest groups offer people things like t-shirts or magazine subscriptions in return for joining the
organization? - 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. - answer former govt official
Once a lobbyist has access to a member of the legislature, the lobbyist can - answer 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? - answer civil rights
Some lobbyists work for multiple clients at the same time. - answer true
Why doesn't the voice of consumers get heard as clearly by Texas legislators through the lobbying
process? - answer Consumers prefer direct action .
What resource(s) are interest groups able to use to influence politics? - answer ability to raise money
, By forming a political action committee (PAC), the interest group can show a candidate that - answer 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. - answer
false
If you have a job in a "government relations" department, you are a _____________ working for a
______________. - answer Lobbyist, corporation or company
Incumbents are most likely to receive large campaign contributions. - answer true
Interest groups offer incentives to join, such as selective benefits, to overcome the free rider problem. -
answer 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. - answer
true
Which of the following are employed to express the values of interest groups? - answer lobbyists.
Ultimately, what do interest groups want from policymakers? - answer 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. - answer dark money
Political action committees help interest groups bundle campaign donations. - answer true
