Interest Groups and Political Strategies

What does pluralist theory suggest about groups with shared interests?

• They should always receive government funding.

• They should be able to form organizations to pursue their interests.

• They are usually unsuccessful in influencing policy.

• They only form when there is a financial incentive.

What is a "collective action problem" in political science?

• When a group of people cannot agree on a leader.

• When people should work together for a common goal but fail to do so.

• When a government project is too expensive to complete.

• When individuals refuse to pay taxes for public services.

What is the "free rider problem"?

• When people pay extra for a service they don't use.

• When individuals benefit from a project without contributing to its cost.

• When a group provides free transportation to its members.

• When a government project is completed ahead of schedule.

Which type of benefit involves the feeling of helping to make a difference by being part of a group?

• Material benefits

• Informational benefits

• Solidary benefits

• Purposive benefits

What was a major effect of the Wagner Act?

• It limited the power of labor unions.

• It helped create political power for labor unions.

• It established a national minimum wage.

• It provided unemployment benefits to workers.

What is the main purpose of lobbying in politics?

• To elect new government officials.

• To influence policy by persuading government officials.

• To organize public protests against government decisions.

• To provide financial support to political parties.

Which of the following is considered an "insider strategy" used by interest groups to influence policy?

• Organizing large public protests.

• Running advertising campaigns to sway public opinion.

• Filing direct lawsuits or amicus curiae briefs in courts.

• Encouraging members to contact elected officials through mass emails.

What is an example of an "outsider strategy" used by interest groups?

• Directly meeting with elected officials.

• Providing campaign contributions to politicians.

• Organizing protests and advertising campaigns.

• Using the courts to challenge laws.