Question 1

In lobbying,a trade association often uses
A)written phone banks.
B)use grassroots lobbying support.
C)lagging promotion.
D)limited spending.

Accepted Answer

Trade associations often use grassroots lobbying support, which involves mobilizing individual members of the organization or the public to contact legislators or other decision-makers to advocate for a particular issue or policy. Written phone banks may be used as a part of grassroots lobbying, but they are not the primary strategy used by trade associations in lobbying efforts. Lagging promotion and limited spending are not effective strategies for successful lobbying efforts.

Question 2

Lobbying organizations that are composed of many fmns in a given industry or line of business are called
A)umbrella organizations.
B)trade associations.
C)labor unions.
D)company lobbying.

Accepted Answer

Trade associations are organizations that represent groups of companies within a particular industry or line of business. They engage in lobbying activities to promote the interests of their members and work to influence public policy decisions at the local, state, and federal levels. Umbrella organizations may represent multiple industries, while labor unions primarily represent workers rather than businesses. Company lobbying refers to individual companies engaging in lobbying activities on their own behalf.

Question 3

One effective strategy used by the NRA was its shutting down of scientific studies involving gun injuries.

Accepted Answer

The NRA has used its political power to block funding for research into gun violence and injuries, and has also pressured lawmakers to limit the type of studies that can be conducted. This has effectively halted many scientific studies in this field.

Question 4

The process of mobilizing individual citizens who might be most directly affected by legislative activity to political action is called
A)grassroots lobbying.
B)astroturflobbying.
C)cyberadvocacy.
D)company lobbying.

Accepted Answer

Grassroots lobbying involves mobilizing individuals from the local community or grassroots level to participate in political action such as contacting their elected officials, attending rallies, and engaging in other forms of activism. This approach seeks to create a groundswell of public support for a particular issue or cause. Astroturf lobbying, on the other hand, involves creating the appearance of a grassroots movement that is actually funded and controlled by a larger organization or interest group. Cyberadvocacy involves using the internet and social media to mobilize supporters and promote a specific cause, while company lobbying focuses on the efforts of corporations to influence public policy through government relations and advocacy.

Question 5

When a firm advocates for its own special interest,it is
A)acting as an umbrella organization.
B)representing its trade association.
C)harming it labor union.
D)company lobbying.

Accepted Answer

Company lobbying refers to when a firm engages in activities to influence government policy or legislation in its favor. This can include advocating for special tax breaks or regulations that benefit the company's industry or products.

Question 6

Using the Internet to communicate with grassroots supporters and enable them to contact their legislators is termed
A)grassroots lobbying.
B)astroturflobbying.
C)cyberadvocacy.
D)company lobbying.

Accepted Answer

Using the internet to communicate with grassroots supporters and enabling them to contact their legislators is known as cyber advocacy. Therefore, option C is the correct answer. Option A, grassroots lobbying, refers to an organization's attempt to influence legislation by attempting to directly persuade lawmakers or legislators. Option B, astroturf lobbying, refers to the creation of fake grassroots organizations that are used to influence public opinion or legislation. Option D, company lobbying, refers to attempts by companies to influence policymakers and public opinion on issues that affect their industries.

Question 7

One recommendation to make cyberadvocacy more effective is for advocates to
A)make their e-mails targeted to the recipient and specific in nature.
B)send their e-mails to all members of Congress.
C)include attention-grabbing subject lines in their e-mails.
D)provide no identifying information in order to protect their privacy.

Accepted Answer

Making e-mails targeted to the recipient and specific in nature can help advocates better convey their message and increase the chances of it being noticed and acted upon. Sending e-mails to all members of Congress (B) can be overwhelming and potentially lead to e-mails being ignored or overlooked. While attention-grabbing subject lines (C) can help, they should not be misleading or sensationalized. Providing no identifying information (D) can also hinder the effectiveness of cyberadvocacy as it can make it difficult for legislators to verify the authenticity and credibility of the advocate's message.

Question 8

When a business assumes an advocacy role for its interests,it is
A)doing what is normal and expected.
B)breaking the law.
C)operating at the trade association level.
D)allowing government to influence it.

Accepted Answer

Advocating for one's own interests is a common and acceptable practice in the business world as long as it is done within legal and ethical boundaries. It is a normal and expected behavior for businesses to protect and promote their interests.

Question 9

Business lobbyists do all of the following things for their clients except
A)establish communications channels with regulatory bodies.
B)protect firms against surprise legislation.
C)audit the effects of passed legislation.
D)help draft legislation.

Accepted Answer

Business lobbyists do not typically audit the effects of passed legislation for their clients. They may establish communications channels with regulatory bodies, protect firms against surprise legislation, and even help draft legislation, but their primary focus is on advocating for their clients' interests rather than evaluating past outcomes.

Question 10

Which of the following is not usually a function that lobbyists serve for their clients?
A)monitoring legislation
B)helping members of Congress get reelected
C)organizing grassroots efforts
D)helping former members of Congress fmdjobs

Accepted Answer

Lobbyists typically do not provide assistance in helping former members of Congress find jobs after leaving office. They primarily focus on monitoring legislation, organizing grassroots efforts, and helping their clients' preferred candidates get elected or reelected to office.

Question 11

Lobbyists often provide all of the following services,except:
A)create slick advertisements.
B)conduct indirect-mail campaigus.
C)provide access to lawmakers.
D)draft legislation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Lobbyists often provide all of the following...

Question 12

Astroturf lobbying is massively regulated.

Accepted Answer

Astroturf lobbying, which refers to orchestrated but seemingly grassroots campaigns backed by special interest groups, is not massively regulated. While there are some regulations regarding disclosure and lobbying activities, the nature of astroturf lobbying makes it difficult to regulate extensively, and it often operates in a gray area of the law.

Question 13

Which of the following is not a major approach that business uses to influence government?
A)lobbying
B)PACs
C)coalition building
D)vigilance

Accepted Answer

Vigilance, or monitoring government actions or decisions, is not a major approach that businesses use to influence government. Lobbying, PACs (political action committees), and coalition building are all commonly used methods.

Question 14

The process of influencing public officials to promote or secure the passage or defeat of legislation is known as
A)bribery.
B)activism.
C)lobbying.
D)suffrage.

Accepted Answer

Lobbying is the process of influencing public officials to promote or secure the passage or defeat of legislation. Bribery involves offering money or gifts to influence an official, activism refers to taking direct action to bring about social or political change, and suffrage is the right to vote.

Question 15

Participation in the formulation and execution of public policy at various levels of government is
A)available only to individual citizens.
B)required by the constitution.
C)the defmition oflobbying.
D)the defmition of political involvement.

Accepted Answer

Participation in the formulation and execution of public policy at various levels of government is referred to as political involvement, which can include activities such as voting, running for office, attending public meetings, and advocating for specific policies or positions. While lobbying can also be a form of political involvement, it specifically refers to attempting to influence policymakers on behalf of a particular interest group or organization, rather than as an individual citizen. Additionally, while the constitution guarantees certain rights and protections related to political involvement and participation, it does not specifically require it.

Question 16

Lobbying takes place at all of the following levels except
A)umbrella organizations.
B)PACs.
C)trade associations.
D)company lobbying.

Accepted Answer

PACs (Political Action Committees) are not a level of lobbying, but rather a type of organization that collects and donates money to political campaigns. Lobbying takes place at the levels of umbrella organizations, trade associations, and company lobbying efforts.

Question 17

Lobbying organizations that represent the collective business interests of the United States are called
A)umbrella organizations.
B)trade associations.
C)labor unions.
D)company lobbying.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Lobbying organizations that represent the collective business...

Question 18

The central product of the new breed of lobbyist is
A)influence.
B)access.
C)advice.
D)information.

Accepted Answer

The new breed of lobbyist focuses on providing access to policymakers and decision-makers rather than just providing information or advice. While influence is still important, it is largely achieved through building relationships and providing access to those in power.

Question 19

The power of businesses to drive the political agenda in Washington,D.C.is now
A)subject to special interests.
B)virtually unchecked.
C)largely impeded.
D)in government's interest.

Accepted Answer

The influence that businesses have on politics in Washington, D.C. is virtually unchecked, meaning that they have significant power over the political agenda. This is due to a number of factors, including the role of money in politics and the ability of businesses to lobby lawmakers and other government officials. As a result, many people believe that businesses have too much influence over political decision-making in the United States.

Question 20

Lobbying efforts that do not represent the genuine concerns of the citizens supposedly involved is called
A)grassroots lobbying.
B)astroturflobbying.
C)cyberadvocacy.
D)company lobbying.

Accepted Answer

Astroturf lobbying is when a special interest group creates a fake or artificially generated "grassroots" movement, in order to give the impression that there is more public support for their cause than there actually is. This type of lobbying is often done by hiring professional or paid activists to stage protests or to flood lawmakers with letters or phone calls, in a way that masks the true source of the campaign. It is named after the synthetic material used in artificial turf, which is meant to imitate real grass.

Quiz 12: Business Influence on Gocrnment and Public Policy

In lobbying,a trade association often uses

Lobbying organizations that are composed of many fmns in a given industry or line of business are called

One effective strategy used by the NRA was its shutting down of scientific studies involving gun injuries.

The process of mobilizing individual citizens who might be most directly affected by legislative activity to political action is called

When a firm advocates for its own special interest,it is

Using the Internet to communicate with grassroots supporters and enable them to contact their legislators is termed

One recommendation to make cyberadvocacy more effective is for advocates to

When a business assumes an advocacy role for its interests,it is

Business lobbyists do all of the following things for their clients except

Which of the following is not usually a function that lobbyists serve for their clients?

Lobbyists often provide all of the following services,except:

Astroturf lobbying is massively regulated.

Which of the following is not a major approach that business uses to influence government?

The process of influencing public officials to promote or secure the passage or defeat of legislation is known as

Participation in the formulation and execution of public policy at various levels of government is

Lobbying takes place at all of the following levels except

Lobbying organizations that represent the collective business interests of the United States are called

The central product of the new breed of lobbyist is

The power of businesses to drive the political agenda in Washington,D.C.is now

Lobbying efforts that do not represent the genuine concerns of the citizens supposedly involved is called