Critical Thinking Questions

What does group participation provide to citizens?

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Why don't lower-income groups participate more in the interest group system?

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What are some barriers to participation?

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Which of the following is an aspect of iron triangles?

• fluid participation among interests

• a great deal of competition for access to decision-makers

• a symbiotic relationship among Congressional committees, executive agencies, and interest groups

• three interest groups that have formed a coalition

Which of the following is true of spending in politics?

• The Supreme Court has yet to address issue of money in politics.

• The Supreme Court has restricted spending on politics.

• The Supreme Court has opposed restrictions on spending on politics.

• The Supreme Court has ruled that corporations may spend unlimited amounts money but unions may not.

In what ways are lobbyists regulated?

• Certain activities are prohibited.

• Contributions must be disclosed.

What is a difference between a PAC and a super PAC?

• PACs can contribute directly to candidates, but super PACS cannot.

• Conservative interests favor PACs over super PACS.

• Contributions to PACS are unlimited, but restrictions have been placed on how much money can be contributed to super PACS.

• Super PACS are much more likely to support incumbent candidates than are PACS.

How do interest groups lobby the judicial branch?

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How do interest groups and their lobbyists decide which lawmakers to lobby? And where do they do so?

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Revolving door laws are designed to do which of the following?

• prevent lawmakers from utilizing their legislative relationships by becoming lobbyists immediately after leaving office

• help lawmakers find work after they leave office

• restrict lobbyists from running for public office

• all the above