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Tx Govt Ch 6 Quiz

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When interest groups employ lobbying officeholders to file suits in court, get their advocates appointed to state boards, testify before legislative committees, these are examples of

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direct means of influencing government

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Interest groups pursuing social equality and economic goals are classified as what type of group?

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Mixed or hybrid organizations

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An organization created by interest groups to promote common goals is identified as what type of organization?

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Umbrella

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A(n) __________ is an individual who benefits from the work of an interest group, but who does not participate in the collective actions that made the benefits possible

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free rider

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Interest groups will seek to build a positive public image by which of the following means?

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All of the above are true

(Hiring public relations firms, Demonstrating good citizenship, & Print and broadcast advertisements)

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Which of the following is not classified as a mixed interest group?

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Public interest

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Why is it that the current system of a part-time legislature is unlikely to change?

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All of the above are true

(Current legislators have been successful under the current system, Lobbyists prefer the current system & The public is unlikely to support change)

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Which of the following is not classified as a non-economic interest group?

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Recreation

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In the case of Caperton v. A.T. Massey the U.S. Supreme Court

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began to set parameters for the most egregious examples of conflicts of interest

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The ability to contact an official either in person or by phone is called

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access

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Research shows that the main element that determines the political power of a group is

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how much public officials need the group

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For generations, __________ has (have) characterized the relationship between major industries in Texas and the state's political leadership.

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crony capitalism

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The blurring of lines between the state and a special interest group is called

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co-optation

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___________ is the promotion of a particular public policy position.

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Advocacy

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Which of the following are least likely to subscribe to the Texas Register?

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Ordinary citizens

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Labor unions seek legislation for all of the following except

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supporting the "right to work laws."

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Governor Rick Perry hired lobbyist, __________, to protect the interest of the Texas Department of Transportation.

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Robert Black

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Which is the public's watchdog institution?

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The media

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Direct contact between an interest group representative and an officer of government is an example of

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lobbying

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Which is not an interest group activity?

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Nominating candidates for office