Question 1

What is party identification?

Accepted Answer

D

Question 2

What is presidential success as reported by the Congressional Quarterly?

Accepted Answer

Congressional Quarterly measures presidential success by looking at the proportion of votes in Congress, on legislative proposals on which the president took a clear position, which were in support of the president's position. This reflects the President's ability to work with Congress and pass important legislation.

Question 3

Which of the following is not a previous occupation of many lobbyists?

Accepted Answer

While lobbyists may have a wide range of previous professions, it is less common for them to have a background in science compared to the other options listed.

Question 4

The occupations of the Occupy Wall Street movement were defended based on the First Amendment ___ .

Accepted Answer

The First Amendment protects the "right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances." This is the basis for the defense of the occupations of the Occupy Wall Street movement. The other choices, while also protections under the First Amendment, are not directly relevant to the actions of the movement.

Question 5

The Occupy Wall Street movement was characterized by ___ .

Accepted Answer

The Occupy Wall Street movement was known for its absence of a formal leadership structure, relying instead on a more decentralized approach to organization and decision-making.

Question 6

Which one of the following responses is true regarding political protestors and city governments and the police?

Accepted Answer

Protestors generally argue for the right to assemble and petition to be viewed broadly, while city governments and the police often prefer more limitations on these rights for reasons such as public safety and disruption to daily life. This is why option B is the correct answer.

Question 7

In the case of Dejonge v. Oregon (1937), the Supreme Court established the modern meaning of the right to ___ .

Accepted Answer

In Dejonge v. Oregon, the Supreme Court affirmed that the right to peaceably assemble is protected under the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. This case established the modern interpretation of this right in American law.

Question 8

In the case of National Socialist Party v. Skokie (1977), the Supreme Court held that ___ .

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court held that hate speech is considered free speech under the First Amendment, thus it must be permitted, even if the speech is offensive or hateful. This decision underscored the principle that the government cannot restrict expression simply because the ideas are offensive or disagreeable.

Question 9

In the presidential election of 2016, the __________rose up and demanded that the political system be changed to better represent them and reflect their views, interests, and needs.

Accepted Answer

The term "outsiders" refers to political candidates who have no prior political experience and are not part of the traditional political establishment. In the 2016 presidential election, candidates like Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders were seen as outsiders who appealed to voters who felt that the political system was not working for them. These voters were demanding change and a new way of doing politics. The term "insiders" refers to traditional politicians and those who are part of the established political system. The terms "elites" and "proletariat" refer more broadly to social classes and economic groups, rather than to specific political movements or candidates.

Question 10

In the presidential election of 2016, Donald Trump was elected by the ___ .

Accepted Answer

Donald Trump was considered an outsider candidate because he had never held political office before and ran a campaign centered around challenging the establishment and political elites.

Question 11

To explain contemporary interest group politics, the theory of elitism contends that well-funded interest groups are much more likely to form, win access, and exercise influence on behalf of the interests of ___ .

Accepted Answer

According to the theory of elitism, well-funded interest groups are likely to be formed and exercise influence on behalf of the wealthy and prominent members of society, rather than the poor and humble or regional groups.

Question 12

The rallying cry of populism has always been ___ .

Accepted Answer

The rallying cry of populism is typically based on a narrative of "the people" being disadvantaged or oppressed by "the elites," and calls for political and social change to rectify the perceived injustice. This is reflected in choice C, which states "the people" against "the elites."

Question 13

In the presidential election of 2016, Donald Trump's call to "drain the swamp" was most closely associated with which explanatory theory of politics?

Accepted Answer

The phrase "drain the swamp" was a popular campaign slogan of Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential election, associated with his call to rid Washington, D.C. of political corruption and special interests. This rhetoric is most closely associated with the explanatory theory of populism, which emphasizes the conflict between the "pure" people and the "corrupt" elite. Populists often claim to represent the common people against the interests of the political and economic establishment.

Question 14

Which one of the following types of interest groups deals with a benefit that is not non-excludable?

Accepted Answer

Health insurance groups deal with a benefit that is not non-excludable. Health insurance is typically only available to those who pay for it or who have it provided through their employer, and it is not a benefit that can be shared freely among all members of society.

Question 15

When an interest group succeeds in influencing the implementation of a public policy from which we all benefit whether or not we contributed to the group's efforts, the benefit it is understood as ___ .

Accepted Answer

A non-excludable benefit is one that cannot be denied to anyone, regardless of whether or not they contributed to its provision. In the case of the interest group's successful influence on a public policy, the benefit is non-excludable because it applies to everyone, regardless of whether or not they were part of the interest group.

Question 16

When an interest group succeeds in influencing the implementation of a public policy from which we all benefit but without our contribution to the group's efforts, we are understood as ___ .

Accepted Answer

"Free-riders" refers to individuals who benefit from an interest group's efforts without contributing to the group's work or costs. This is because the benefits of the public policy are shared among all members of society, regardless of whether or not they supported the interest group's efforts.

Question 17

Which one of the following is not one of the three broad categories of reasons why individuals join interest groups?

Accepted Answer

The three broad categories of reasons why individuals join interest groups are material benefits (such as economic benefits or tangible rewards), solidary benefits (such as social connections or a sense of community), and purposive benefits (such as advancing a particular cause or policy goal). "Meaningful benefits" is not a commonly recognized category of benefits for joining interest groups.

Question 18

In the three broad categories of reasons why individuals join interest groups, the category of material benefits refers to the ___ .

Accepted Answer

Material benefits refer to real and tangible benefits, such as getting lower taxes, lighter regulation, higher wages, and group insurance rates. This category is focused on the individual and what they can gain from the interest group.

Question 19

In the three broad categories of reasons why individuals join interest groups, the category of purposive benefits refers to the ___ .

Accepted Answer

Purposive benefits are focused on achieving particular goals or outcomes, such as advocating for specific policy changes or advancing a particular ideology or partisan agenda. This distinguishes purposive benefits from material benefits (A) which are concrete and tangible rewards such as discounts or insurance rates and solidary benefits (C) which are the social and emotional rewards of being part of a group.

Question 20

In the three broad categories of reasons why individuals join interest groups, the category of solidary benefits refers to the ___ .

Accepted Answer

Solidary benefits refer to the social rewards of being a part of an interest group, such as the enjoyment of meeting and working with like-minded individuals. Option A refers to material incentives, Option B refers to purposive incentives.

Quiz 6: Factions Today: Interest Groups and Political Parties