Question 1

In the post-Civil War economic boom, Samuel Gompers helped to create and lead the American Federation of Labor (AFL). What was the impact of this interest group on labor relations?

Accepted Answer

The AFL brought many smaller worker trade unions into one large interest group, giving them increased political power and ultimately winning support in Congress for dozens of worker benefits. The AFL was successful in improving conditions for workers, including the eight-hour workday and higher wages. However, the AFL focused primarily on skilled workers, leaving out unskilled workers and women from their efforts. Despite this limitation, the AFL played a significant role in the improvement of labor relations during the post-Civil War economic boom.

Question 2

Which of the following interest groups boasts a lower number of members but has an excess amount of wealth?

Accepted Answer

The American Trial Lawyers Association (ATLA) is known for having a smaller membership compared to other groups but wields significant financial resources due to the wealth of its members, who are often successful attorneys.

Question 3

General characteristics of an interest group that may have a significant bearing on how powerful that group will be ______________________.

Accepted Answer

All three factors (size of the group, wealth of the members, and dedication of members to the goals of the group) play a significant role in determining the power and influence of an interest group. A larger group may have more resources and a greater ability to mobilize members, while wealth can provide the ability to fund lobbying efforts and political campaigns. Additionally, the dedication of members to the goals of the group can lead to increased participation and effectiveness in advocating for their interests.

Question 4

Which of the following actors would be part of the iron triangle for defense policies?​

Accepted Answer

The iron triangle involves three actors: Congress (such as the Senate Armed Services Committee), interest groups (such as private defense contractors), and bureaucrats (such as the Secretary of Defense) who work together to shape policy in a particular issue area. Therefore, all of the options provided (A, B, and C) are part of the iron triangle for defense policies.

Question 5

During periods of rapid growth in federal spending, such as the New Deal of the 1930s and the Great Society of the 1960s, what has been the corresponding response of interest groups?

Accepted Answer

During periods of rapid government spending, interest groups tend to increase in number and become more active in advocacy, as they vie for access to government resources and attempt to shape spending priorities in accordance with their own interests.

Question 6

Often an individual will join and support a certain interest group to receive tangible economic advantages from that membership. These advantages are referred to as _________________________.

Accepted Answer

Material benefits are tangible economic advantages that an individual can receive from being a member of an interest group, such as discounts, access to exclusive products or services, or job opportunities.

Question 7

Which of the following best explains the increase in the number of interest groups during the twentieth century?​

Accepted Answer

The expansion of government during the twentieth century, particularly at the federal level, created more opportunities for interest groups to advocate for their policy preferences and to seek resources to advance their goals.

Question 8

​If an individual joins the American Bar Association in order to attend the annual meeting for purposes of networking with others in the industry, he or she would be joining due to ____________ benefits

Accepted Answer

Solidary benefits refer to a sense of belonging and camaraderie that comes from being part of a particular group or community. Joining the American Bar Association for the purpose of networking falls under this category as the individual is seeking to connect with others in the legal profession and develop professional relationships. Material benefits refer to tangible rewards or perks, expressive benefits refer to the ability to express oneself or advocate for certain issues, economic benefits refer to financial advantages, and purposive benefits refer to the ability to achieve a specific goal or objective.

Question 9

As a means of financing political campaigns, interest groups have formed ______________________.

Accepted Answer

PACs are formed by interest groups to raise and spend money in support of candidates and issues that align with their goals and objectives. They can contribute directly to a candidate's campaign or spend money independently on advertisements and other campaign materials in support of their preferred candidate. PACs have become a significant source of campaign finance and play a major role in shaping political outcomes.

Question 10

One reason why interest groups are appealing is that they offer rewards that benefit society as a whole rather than the individual directly. This is referred to as _________________ benefits.

Accepted Answer

Purposive benefits are rewards that benefit society as a whole, such as protecting the environment or promoting human rights. Material benefits are rewards that directly benefit the individual, such as economic or financial incentives. Tangible benefits are rewards that can be physically touched or seen, such as a trophy or certificate. Solidary benefits are rewards that come from being part of a group, such as a sense of belonging or camaraderie. Economic benefits are rewards related to money or financial gain.

Question 11

Which of the following would be part of an "issue network"?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following would be part...

Question 12

Why does the wealth of interest group members matter in terms of political influence?

Accepted Answer

Wealthy interest group members have more resources to contribute to political campaigns, providing a greater financial impact and potentially more sway over elected officials. This can give them a stronger political influence compared to interest groups with less wealthy members.

Question 13

The satisfaction that a group member receives from interacting with like-minded individuals for a particular cause is referred to as a(n) _________________.

Accepted Answer

The satisfaction that a group member receives from interacting with like-minded individuals for a particular cause is referred to as a solidary benefit. This type of benefit is often related to gaining a sense of community, belonging, and social support from group interactions.

Question 14

Between 1960 and 2000, the number of official associations (interest groups) increased by about ____________.

Accepted Answer

According to the passage, the number of official associations (interest groups) increased by about 400 percent between 1960 and 2000.

Question 15

How many Americans belong to at least one interest group?

Accepted Answer

According to research conducted by political scientists, approximately 80 percent of Americans belong to at least one interest group. This indicates a high level of interest and participation in political issues and advocacy.

Question 16

When an individual is able to use his or her AARP membership card for a discount at a local retailer, he or she is receiving which of the following?​

Accepted Answer

The individual is receiving a material benefit in the form of a discount. A purposive benefit would involve achieving a specific goal or outcome, a fraternal benefit would involve bonding with fellow members, a solidary benefit would involve feeling a sense of community or belonging, and an expressive benefit would involve expressing one's identity or values.

Question 17

Organized in 1885, which interest group was formed to advance the interest of the manufacturing businesses, thus becoming a primary opponent of the AFL and other labor interest groups?​

Accepted Answer

NAM stands for National Association of Manufacturers, which was formed in 1885 to promote the interests of manufacturing businesses. As such, it became a primary opponent of labor interest groups such as the AFL (American Federation of Labor). The other options do not fit this description.

Question 18

Which of the following is not a primary reason that size of membership makes an interest group more effective?

Accepted Answer

While a larger membership may provide more direct benefits overall for the group as a whole, it does not necessarily mean that each individual member will receive more benefits. In fact, larger groups may have to spread their resources and benefits more thinly across a larger number of members. Therefore, A is not a primary reason why size of membership makes an interest group more effective.

Question 19

Three sets of actors interact to produce policy: congressional committees, executive agencies of government, and private interest groups. This grouping of actors and interests is referred to as the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The term "iron triangle" is used to describe the group of actors and interests that interact to produce policy, specifically congressional committees, executive agencies, and interest groups. This term emphasizes the close and mutually beneficial relationships between these groups, which can often stifle outside voices and limit democratic accountability.

Question 20

If an individual joins the Sierra Club in order to work toward protecting public lands from mining and drilling, he or she would be joining due to which of the following incentives?

Accepted Answer

Joining the Sierra Club in order to work toward protecting public lands from mining and drilling is an example of purposive benefit, as the individual is joining for a specific purpose or goal related to environmental protection. Solidary benefit refers to the social connections and sense of belonging that comes from being a part of a group, while economic and material benefits refer to tangible rewards such as discounts or access to resources. Fraternal benefit refers to the support and assistance provided by a group in times of need. None of these directly apply to the scenario described.

Quiz 11: Interest Groups

In the post-Civil War economic boom, Samuel Gompers helped to create and lead the American Federation of Labor (AFL) . What was the impact of this interest group on labor relations?

Which of the following interest groups boasts a lower number of members but has an excess amount of wealth?

General characteristics of an interest group that may have a significant bearing on how powerful that group will be ______________________.

Which of the following actors would be part of the iron triangle for defense policies?

During periods of rapid growth in federal spending, such as the New Deal of the 1930s and the Great Society of the 1960s, what has been the corresponding response of interest groups?

Often an individual will join and support a certain interest group to receive tangible economic advantages from that membership. These advantages are referred to as _________________________.

Which of the following best explains the increase in the number of interest groups during the twentieth century?

If an individual joins the American Bar Association in order to attend the annual meeting for purposes of networking with others in the industry, he or she would be joining due to ____________ benefits

As a means of financing political campaigns, interest groups have formed ______________________.

One reason why interest groups are appealing is that they offer rewards that benefit society as a whole rather than the individual directly. This is referred to as _________________ benefits.

Which of the following would be part of an "issue network"?

Why does the wealth of interest group members matter in terms of political influence?

The satisfaction that a group member receives from interacting with like-minded individuals for a particular cause is referred to as a(n) _________________.

Between 1960 and 2000, the number of official associations (interest groups) increased by about ____________.

How many Americans belong to at least one interest group?

When an individual is able to use his or her AARP membership card for a discount at a local retailer, he or she is receiving which of the following?

Organized in 1885, which interest group was formed to advance the interest of the manufacturing businesses, thus becoming a primary opponent of the AFL and other labor interest groups?

Which of the following is not a primary reason that size of membership makes an interest group more effective?

Three sets of actors interact to produce policy: congressional committees, executive agencies of government, and private interest groups. This grouping of actors and interests is referred to as the ____________________.

If an individual joins the Sierra Club in order to work toward protecting public lands from mining and drilling, he or she would be joining due to which of the following incentives?

Quiz 11: Interest Groups

In the post-Civil War economic boom, Samuel Gompers helped to create and lead the American Federation of Labor (AFL) . What was the impact of this interest group on labor relations?

Which of the following interest groups boasts a lower number of members but has an excess amount of wealth?

General characteristics of an interest group that may have a significant bearing on how powerful that group will be ______________________.

Which of the following actors would be part of the iron triangle for defense policies?​

During periods of rapid growth in federal spending, such as the New Deal of the 1930s and the Great Society of the 1960s, what has been the corresponding response of interest groups?

Often an individual will join and support a certain interest group to receive tangible economic advantages from that membership. These advantages are referred to as _________________________.

Which of the following best explains the increase in the number of interest groups during the twentieth century?​

​If an individual joins the American Bar Association in order to attend the annual meeting for purposes of networking with others in the industry, he or she would be joining due to ____________ benefits

As a means of financing political campaigns, interest groups have formed ______________________.

One reason why interest groups are appealing is that they offer rewards that benefit society as a whole rather than the individual directly. This is referred to as _________________ benefits.

Which of the following would be part of an "issue network"?

Why does the wealth of interest group members matter in terms of political influence?

The satisfaction that a group member receives from interacting with like-minded individuals for a particular cause is referred to as a(n) _________________.

Between 1960 and 2000, the number of official associations (interest groups) increased by about ____________.

How many Americans belong to at least one interest group?

When an individual is able to use his or her AARP membership card for a discount at a local retailer, he or she is receiving which of the following?​

Organized in 1885, which interest group was formed to advance the interest of the manufacturing businesses, thus becoming a primary opponent of the AFL and other labor interest groups?​

Which of the following is not a primary reason that size of membership makes an interest group more effective?

Three sets of actors interact to produce policy: congressional committees, executive agencies of government, and private interest groups. This grouping of actors and interests is referred to as the ____________________.

If an individual joins the Sierra Club in order to work toward protecting public lands from mining and drilling, he or she would be joining due to which of the following incentives?

Which of the following actors would be part of the iron triangle for defense policies?

Which of the following best explains the increase in the number of interest groups during the twentieth century?

If an individual joins the American Bar Association in order to attend the annual meeting for purposes of networking with others in the industry, he or she would be joining due to ____________ benefits

When an individual is able to use his or her AARP membership card for a discount at a local retailer, he or she is receiving which of the following?

Organized in 1885, which interest group was formed to advance the interest of the manufacturing businesses, thus becoming a primary opponent of the AFL and other labor interest groups?