Question 1

Which of these should take place to ensure a stable democracy?

Accepted Answer

Private influence in public policy should be reduced to ensure that policy decisions are made in the best interest of the public as a whole, rather than the interests of a small group of individuals or corporations.

Answer: C
 While single individuals should have the opportunity to participate in the democratic process and express their opinions on public policy, no one person should have too much influence or control over policy decisions.

Therefore, the best choices are A and C.

Question 2

In which of these instances may democracybe impaired?

Accepted Answer

Changes in public policy that serve private interests over the public good can impair democracy by undermining the principle of serving the majority and ensuring fairness and equality.

Question 3

Interest groups such as Common Cause and the League of Woman Voters are most accurately defined as which type of group?

Accepted Answer

Common Cause and the League of Women Voters are both examples of public interest groups, which aim to promote the common good or general welfare. They advocate for policies and issues that benefit society as a whole, rather than just their own narrow interests.

Question 4

Which group of people is the least likely to be organized?​

Accepted Answer

High school dropouts currently in poverty often face significant barriers to organizational skills such as access to education, stable employment, and a supportive environment. Other groups mentioned in the options have resources and professional training that may better equip them to be organized.

Question 5

​Consistent with human nature,individuals are more likely to prefer policies that benefit_____ above all else.

Accepted Answer

Individuals are more likely to prioritize their own self-interest above others or the collective good. This is a well-known phenomenon in social psychology and behavioral economics. While people may also have a sense of loyalty or allegiance to their local community, city, or state, their personal benefits will most likely come first in their decision-making process. Hence, option A is the most suitable answer.

Question 6

The personmost likely join an interest group is someone who makes _____ per year.

Accepted Answer

Individuals with higher incomes, such as those making $100,000 per year, are more likely to have the resources and time to join and participate in interest groups.

Question 7

​The NAACP,which is considered a racial/ethnic group,protects the interests of which group?

Accepted Answer

The NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) was founded in 1909 to protect the civil rights and advocate for the social and political equality of African Americans. While the organization's focus over the years has expanded to include fighting for the rights of other marginalized groups, its primary mission remains the advancement of the interests of black Americans.

Question 8

Which statement about interest groups andpolitical parties is true?

Accepted Answer

Both interest groups and political parties are concerned with public policy. However, political parties focus on winning elections and holding government power, while interest groups focus on influencing policy through lobbying and advocacy efforts. Political parties have a broader focus than interest groups because they must appeal to a wide range of voters, while interest groups can focus on specific policy issues.

Question 9

​The right of the people to assemble into groups can be found in whichamendment to theU.S.Constitution?

Accepted Answer

The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition. The right to assemble refers to the right of the people to gather together and express their views on matters of public interest.

Question 10

While politics is concerned with _____ policy,many of its actions have _____ consequences.​

Accepted Answer

Politics is primarily concerned with public policy, as it involves decisions and actions that affect the public at large. However, many of these actions can have private consequences, affecting individuals or specific groups in personal or direct ways.

Question 11

​Reforms in Texas's tort law that make it more difficult to win punitive damages against a business and reduce the maximum amount of damages that can be awarded reflect the power of which group?

Accepted Answer

Texans for Lawsuit Reform, a group of business leaders and professionals, lobbied for and successfully achieved these tort law reforms in Texas. They argued that excessive lawsuits and damages were hurting businesses and the economy. Thus, the reforms reflect the power of this group. The other groups listed may have their own interests in tort law but are not directly responsible for these specific reforms.

Question 12

Citizens are not responsible for ensuring thatwhich of thesetake place in government?

Accepted Answer

All private interests should not be able to gain a piece of government influence, even at the expense of public interests. It is the responsibility of citizens to ensure that public interests are prioritized over private interests in government.

Question 13

​Which person is least likely to join an interest group?

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that individuals with more education are more likely to join interest groups, particularly those that promote public goods and civil liberties. High school dropouts often have lower levels of income and education, and may face greater barriers to participation in interest groups.

Question 14

​LULAC,which is considered a racial/ethnic group,protects the interests of which group?

Accepted Answer

LULAC stands for League of United Latin American Citizens which specifically represents and advocates for the interests of Hispanic Americans.

Question 15

Which of these interest groups would least likely be considered an economic group?​

Accepted Answer

The Texas Symphony League is a cultural - not an economic - interest group. The other options (B, C, D, and E) represent economic interest groups: the Texas Bankers Association represents financial interests, the State Bar of Texas represents legal interests, the AFL-CIO represents labor unions, and the Texas Medical Association represents healthcare interests.

Question 16

Which statement is not accurate with regard to the general rules of interest group formation?

Accepted Answer

The statement that those in the working class are more likely to join groups than those in the upper class is not accurate. Generally, those in the upper class or with higher socioeconomic status are more likely to have the resources, time, and networks to join and influence interest groups.

Question 17

Which of these is not a type of economic interest group?

Accepted Answer

All of the other options are types of economic interest groups, either representing specific industries, professions, or sectors of the economy such as finance or labor. Environmental protection groups may have economic implications, but they are primarily focused on environmental issues and advocacy rather than economic interests.

Question 18

Which statement about interest groupsis not correct?

Accepted Answer

Interest groups do not typically nominate their own members for public office. While they may endorse candidates or contribute money to specific campaigns, the actual nomination process is handled by political parties or individual candidates themselves.

Question 19

A political interest group is _____.

Accepted Answer

A political interest group is an organization that aims to influence politicians to make public policies that align with their views and preferences. These groups use various methods to achieve their goals, such as lobbying, advertising, and grassroots organizing.

Question 20

Which of these is not one of the categories used by the authors of the text to classify interest groups?

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 3: Interest Groups

Which of these should take place to ensure a stable democracy?

In which of these instances may democracybe impaired?

Interest groups such as Common Cause and the League of Woman Voters are most accurately defined as which type of group?

Which group of people is the least likely to be organized?

Consistent with human nature,individuals are more likely to prefer policies that benefit_____ above all else.

The personmost likely join an interest group is someone who makes _____ per year.

The NAACP,which is considered a racial/ethnic group,protects the interests of which group?

Which statement about interest groups andpolitical parties is true?

The right of the people to assemble into groups can be found in whichamendment to theU.S.Constitution?

While politics is concerned with _ policy,many of its actions have _ consequences.

Reforms in Texas's tort law that make it more difficult to win punitive damages against a business and reduce the maximum amount of damages that can be awarded reflect the power of which group?

Citizens are not responsible for ensuring thatwhich of thesetake place in government?

Which person is least likely to join an interest group?

LULAC,which is considered a racial/ethnic group,protects the interests of which group?

Which of these interest groups would least likely be considered an economic group?

Which statement is not accurate with regard to the general rules of interest group formation?

Which of these is not a type of economic interest group?

Which statement about interest groupsis not correct?

A political interest group is _____.

Which of these is not one of the categories used by the authors of the text to classify interest groups?

Quiz 3: Interest Groups

Which of these should take place to ensure a stable democracy?

In which of these instances may democracybe impaired?

Interest groups such as Common Cause and the League of Woman Voters are most accurately defined as which type of group?

Which group of people is the least likely to be organized?​

​Consistent with human nature,individuals are more likely to prefer policies that benefit_____ above all else.

The personmost likely join an interest group is someone who makes _____ per year.

​The NAACP,which is considered a racial/ethnic group,protects the interests of which group?

Which statement about interest groups andpolitical parties is true?

​The right of the people to assemble into groups can be found in whichamendment to theU.S.Constitution?

While politics is concerned with _____ policy,many of its actions have _____ consequences.​

​Reforms in Texas's tort law that make it more difficult to win punitive damages against a business and reduce the maximum amount of damages that can be awarded reflect the power of which group?

Citizens are not responsible for ensuring thatwhich of thesetake place in government?

​Which person is least likely to join an interest group?

​LULAC,which is considered a racial/ethnic group,protects the interests of which group?

Which of these interest groups would least likely be considered an economic group?​

Which statement is not accurate with regard to the general rules of interest group formation?

Which of these is not a type of economic interest group?

Which statement about interest groupsis not correct?

A political interest group is _____.

Which of these is not one of the categories used by the authors of the text to classify interest groups?

Which group of people is the least likely to be organized?

Consistent with human nature,individuals are more likely to prefer policies that benefit_____ above all else.

The NAACP,which is considered a racial/ethnic group,protects the interests of which group?

The right of the people to assemble into groups can be found in whichamendment to theU.S.Constitution?

While politics is concerned with _ policy,many of its actions have _ consequences.

Reforms in Texas's tort law that make it more difficult to win punitive damages against a business and reduce the maximum amount of damages that can be awarded reflect the power of which group?

Which person is least likely to join an interest group?

LULAC,which is considered a racial/ethnic group,protects the interests of which group?

Which of these interest groups would least likely be considered an economic group?