Interest Groups

 Which of the following best describes an earmark?

• An entire piece of legislation that is written to provide benefits to a small group of people
• A provision in a law that provides a direct benefit to a client without being reviewed on the merits by all members of congress
• A provision in a law that is wasteful and expensive
• A provision in a law that provides a subsidy to farmers and ranchers

All of the following statements about political actions committees (PACs) are true EXCEPT

• They are formed by groups of like-minded people
• They must have at least fifty individual members
• They can give an unlimited amount of soft money to political parties
• a.  Labor PACs give most of their money to Democrats

Which of the following amount is reflective of the most common PAC donation?

• Approximately $100
• Approximately $300
• Approximately $1000
• Over $10,000

The phenomenon of people leaving government to take jobs in the economic sector that they regulated is called.

• The revolving door
• The glass ceiling
• The golden parachute
• The silver lining

An organization that raises money and then contributes it to candidates is called a 

• Political Action Committee
• Fundraising Committee
• Issue Finance Organization 
• Citizen Action Fund

Of all of the activities that are employed by interest groups the most significant one is

• Running candidates for office
• Organizing protests
•  Providing information
• Offering campaign contributions

Something of value one cannot get without joining an organization

• Political Party
• Incentive
• Solidary incentive
• Interest Group

Approaching the government to ask for something. Trying to influence government and engaging in activities aimed at influencing government officials.

• Solidary Incentive
• Material Incentive
• Social Movement
• Lobbying

A political organization whose goals will principally benefit nonmembers.

• Idoeological interest group
• Lobbying
• Purposive Incentive
• Public Interest Lobby

A benefit that comes from serving a cause or principle.

• Solidary Incentive
• Material Incentive
• Purposive Incentive
• Lobbying