#1
Which of the following is an example of an interest group?
The United Nations
The Democratic Party
The National Rifle Association (NRA)
The Supreme Court of the United States
#2
What is the main goal of interest groups?
To elect political candidates
To represent the interests of a particular group or issue
To establish international alliances
To enforce laws and regulations
#3
Which of the following is NOT a type of interest group?
Economic interest groups
Professional associations
Political parties
Environmental organizations
#4
Which of the following is an example of a single-issue interest group?
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO)
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
#5
Which of the following is an example of a labor union interest group?
National Rifle Association (NRA)
Sierra Club
United Auto Workers (UAW)
Planned Parenthood
#6
Which of the following is a form of indirect political participation?
Voting in elections
Running for public office
Participating in protests
Joining an interest group
#7
What is the term for the process by which interest groups attempt to influence public policy?
Lobbying
Gerrymandering
Filibustering
Impeachment
#8
Which of the following tactics might interest groups use to influence policymakers?
Issuing executive orders
Engaging in civil disobedience
Conducting public opinion polls
Filing lawsuits
#9
What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals join interest groups primarily to receive selective benefits?
Solidary incentives
Material incentives
Purposive incentives
Expressive incentives
#10
Which of the following statements best describes the term 'iron triangle'?
A relationship between the president, Congress, and the judiciary
A close relationship between interest groups, government agencies, and congressional committees
A type of voting system used in some elections
A strategy employed by interest groups to undermine their opponents
#11
Which of the following is a characteristic of a pluralist model of democracy?
Power is concentrated in the hands of a few wealthy individuals or groups
The government controls all aspects of society
Political power is dispersed among competing interest groups
The government is led by a single authoritarian leader
#12
Which of the following statements best describes the free-rider problem?
It occurs when interest groups offer too many incentives to attract members.
It refers to the situation where individuals benefit from the actions of interest groups without contributing to their efforts.
It happens when interest groups are unable to effectively lobby policymakers.
It describes the process by which interest groups pressure individuals to join.
#13
What is the term for the theory that suggests interest groups are so strong that government is weakened?
Pluralist theory
Elite theory
Hyperpluralist theory
Majoritarian theory
#14
Which of the following is a criticism of interest groups?
They undermine the democratic process by giving too much power to the government.
They represent only the interests of the wealthy and powerful.
They have no influence on public policy decisions.
They promote political polarization and gridlock.
#15
What is the term for the practice of an interest group making campaign contributions to gain access to policymakers?
Soft money
Hard money
PAC spending
Political patronage