Political Science 001 - The Government of the United States » Winter 2021 » Quiz 10

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Question #1
Why might several competing corporations join together in an association?
A.   because they often have common issues that may affect an entire industry
B.   because there is often strength in numbers,
C.   because there is often strength in numbers, because they often have common issues that may affect an entire industry, and because they can all benefit from governmental policies
D.   because they can all benefit from governmental policies
Question #2
How are collective goods different from private goods?
A.   Collective goods offer broadly distributed benefits, while private goods offer particularized benefits.
B.   Collective goods and private goods both offer particularized benefits.
C.   Collective goods and private goods both offer broadly distributed benefits.
D.   Collective goods offer particularized benefits, while private goods are broadly distributed.
Question #3
What changes have occurred in the lobbying environment over the past three or four decades?
A.   There is more professional lobbying.
B.   A fragmentation of interests has taken place. Many interests lobby both the national government and the states. And there is more professional lobbying.
C.   A fragmentation of interests has taken place.
D.   Many interests lobby both the national government and the states.
Question #4
Which of the following is an aspect of iron triangles?
A.   a symbiotic relationship among Congressional committees, executive agencies, and interest groups
B.   fluid participation among interests
C.   a great deal of competition for access to decision-makers
D.   three interest groups that have formed a coalition
Question #5
Which of the following is true of spending in politics?
A.   The Supreme Court has opposed restrictions on spending on politics.
B.   The Supreme Court has restricted spending on politics.
C.   The Supreme Court has yet to address the issue of money in politics.
D.   The Supreme Court has ruled that corporations may spend unlimited amounts of money but unions may not.
Question #6
What is a difference between a PAC and a super PAC?
A.   Contributions to PACs are unlimited, but restrictions have been placed on how much money can be contributed to super PACs.
B.   Super PACS are much more likely to support incumbent candidates than are PACs.
C.   Conservative interests favor PACs over super PACs.
D.   PACs can contribute directly to candidates, but super PACs cannot.
Question #7
Interest groups lobby the judicial branch by attempting to influence judicial appointments and by submitting amicus briefs, arguing their position on a case.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #8
In what ways are lobbyists regulated?
A.   Certain activities are prohibited.
B.   Contributions must be disclosed.
C.   Direct lobbying is prohibited immediately after leaving office. Contributions must be disclosed and certain activities are prohibited.
D.   Direct lobbying is prohibited immediately after leaving office.
Question #9
Revolving door laws are designed to do which of the following?
A.   prevent lawmakers from utilizing their legislative relationships by becoming lobbyists immediately after leaving office
B.   restrict lobbyists from running for public office
C.   prevent lawmakers from utilizing their legislative relationships by becoming lobbyists immediately after leaving office, help lawmakers find work after they leave office
D.   help lawmakers find work after they leave office
Question #10
Numerous barriers prevent people from participating in politics. Some people lack time or other resources to participate. Lower-income individuals and groups may lack the necessary civic skills to participate effectively. Voting methods can make voter participation easier or less likely, depending on a person's setting.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE

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