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Interest Groups and Campaign Finance

Authored by Joshua Niswonger

Social Studies

10th Grade - University

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Interest Groups and Campaign Finance
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

In the Federalist #10, James Madison discusses the role of factions in American politics. Which of the following best describes his viewpoint on them?

Political parties are essential to the American political system
Factions hurt government and have no place in the American political system
Factions hurt government, but at the same time can not be limited because of personal liberties
Factions, specifically interest groups, are essential to the American political system

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Linkage institutions

Help link the three branches of government together to achieve coherent policies
Are used to implement public policies
Link political parties to the government
Link the president to members of his/her party in Congress, so they can coordinate their policies in government

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following causes would most likely be taken up by a single-issue group?

Corporate taxation
International Trade
Abortion
Social Justice

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The National Rifle Association (NRA) is an example of what kind of interest group?

Business group
Welfare specific group
Public Interest Group
Specific cause (single issue)

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The National Education Association (NEA) and its subgroups such as the Michigan Education Association (MEA), are examples of what kind of interest groups?

Economic interest group, more specifically a professional group
Economic interest group, more specifically a labor group
Welfare specific group
A public interest group

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The problem of someone deriving a benefit from the actions of others is known as the

collective good distribution
free rider problem
umbrella problem
limited interest effect

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a tactic that interest groups use?

Forming political action committees to influence elections
Litigating to influence policy through the courts
Appealing to the public to promote a positive group image
Fielding candidates for office in general elections

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