Interest Groups and Political Activities Quiz

What is the primary purpose of a 501(c)(3) organization?

• To influence policy decisions

• To engage in direct lobbying

• To disclose their donors

• To make donations tax-deductible

What is the main characteristic of a 501(c)4 group?

• They do not have to disclose their donors

• They are not tax-exempt

• They have to disclose their donors

• They can devote more than 50% of funds to politics

What is the definition of direct lobbying?

• Direct interaction with public officials for policy influence

• Indirect interaction with public officials

• Influencing policy decisions through media

• Arousing constituents to influence elected officials

What does the term 'endorsement' refer to?

• Remaining neutral on an issue

• Giving public approval or support

• Opposing someone or something publicly

• Engaging in direct lobbying

What is the term for a person who receives the benefit of a good but avoids paying for it?

• Free rider

• Lobbyist

• Grasstops

• Bundler

What is the main goal of grassroots lobbying?

• Engaging in direct lobbying

• Enlisting support of people with local influence

• Arousing constituents to influence elected officials

• Directly influencing public officials

What is the Iron Triangle in the context of interest groups?

• A close relationship between an agency, a congressional committee, and a think tank

• A close relationship between an agency, a congressional committee, and the public

• A close relationship between an agency, a congressional committee, and an interest group

• A close relationship between an agency, a congressional committee, and a trade association

What does an issue network include?

• Policy experts, media pundits, and trade associations

• Congressional staff members and interest groups

• Policy experts, media pundits, and congressional staff members

• Policy experts, media pundits, and interest groups

What is the definition of lobbying?

• Enlisting support of people with local influence

• Arousing constituents to influence elected officials

• Directly influencing public officials

• Engaging in activities aimed at influencing public officials

Who is a lobbyist?

• A person who works for a think tank

• A person who works for a government agency

• A person who works for an interest group or corporation

• A person who works for a trade association