Question 1

What are the differences between a social movement and an interest group? How are they related?

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Question 2

Describe two different categories of economic interest groups, and contrast these groups with public interest groups.

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Question 3

Discuss the direct techniques used by interest groups to influence government decisions.

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Question 4

Discuss some of the unintended consequences of a congressional ban on lobbying.

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Question 5

Explain the factors that make an interest group powerful.

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Question 6

The Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 1997 does which of the following?
A) Requires lobbyists to report their activities annually
B) Requires Congress to post lobbying information on the Internet
C) Significantly changes the culture of Washington, D.C.
D) Requires that all pork spending proposals be reported to the president
E) Limits spending by lobbyists to $100,000/quarter

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The Honest Leadership and Open Government Act requires Congress to post lobbying information on the Internet to increase transparency and accountability in lobbying activities.

Question 7

Earmarks that benefit a particular business were banned by the House in what year?
A) 1946
B) 1995
C) 1996
D) 2007
E) 2011

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Earmarks that specifically benefit a particular business were banned by the House in 2011 as part of a broader effort to reduce spending and address concerns about the potential for corruption.

Question 8

Describe legislative efforts to regulate the activities of lobbyists.

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Question 9

Discuss the different reasons Americans join interest groups. Provide examples of interest groups that demonstrate their benefits.

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Question 10

Explain the free-rider problem faced by interest groups and how they combat the problem.

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Question 11

Explain how lobbyists influence legislation or policy by highlighting three common techniques employed by lobbyists.

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Question 12

Identifying and making legislative earmarks was a key feature of which of the following?
A) The 1946 lobbying reforms
B) The 1995 lobbying reforms
C) The 1995-1996 rules of the House and Senate
D) The 2007 lobbying reforms
E) The Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946

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The 2007 lobbying reforms, known as the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act, aimed to increase transparency and accountability in the legislative process, including the identification and disclosure of earmarks.

Question 13

According to the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995, a lobbyist must register with which of the following?
A) The Speaker of the House and the president pro tempore of the Senate
B) The clerk of the House and the secretary of the Senate
C) The Speaker of the House and the Senate majority leader
D) The House majority whip and the Senate majority whip
E) The bailiff of the House and the president of the Senate

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The Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 requires lobbyists to register with the Clerk of the House of Representatives and the Secretary of the Senate within 45 days of engaging in any lobbying activities. Therefore, the correct answer is B.

Question 14

Describe the categories of economic interest groups, and provide examples of each.

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Question 15

Explain how technology has changed the methods interest groups use to promote their agendas to members of Congress.

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Question 16

Discuss the tactics used by interest groups as part of information campaigns.

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Question 17

Explain the differences between interest groups and political parties.

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Question 18

Explain how interest groups make use of the public in their efforts to influence policy and legislation.

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Quiz 7: Interest Groups