1 .		The theory that proposes that interest groups form in part to counteract the efforts of other groups is the [Hint]   A. counter theory.   B. free rider theory.   C. patron theory.   D. disturbance theory.   E. collective good theory.
2 .		In political science terms, which of the following would NOT be considered an organized interest? [Hint]   A. public interest groups   B. economic interest groups   C. governmental units   D. none of the above   E. A and B only
3 .		The primary purpose of an economic interest group is to [Hint]   A. promote the economic interests of their members.   B. be as cost-effective to the members as possible.   C. protect consumers.   D. represent labor unions only.   E. promote the economic interests of the nation.
4 .		An organization that seeks a collective good that will not materially benefit the members of the group is a(n) [Hint]   A. corporate interest group.   B. political party.   C. public interest group.   D. labor union.   E. economic interest group.
5 .		According to the authors, the first interest groups national in scope began to emerge [Hint]   A. in the 1930s.   B. in the 1790s.   C. in the 1890s.   D. in the 1870s.   E. in the 1830s.
6 .		Many of the first national groups were single-issue groups deeply rooted in [Hint]   A. Christian religious revivalism.   B. environmentalism.   C. big business groups and monopolies.   D. labor unions.   E. reducing government corruption.
7 .		Which movement began in the 1890s, growing out of the concern over industrialization and immigration in the United States? [Hint]   A. Women's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU)   B. Progressive Movement   C. Libertarian Party   D. National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)   E. Republican Party
8 .		The single largest organized interest group in the country today is the [Hint]   A. National Rifle Association (NRA).   B. American Association of Retired Persons (AARP).   C. National Organization of Women (NOW).   D. Greenpeace organization.   E. American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO).
9 .		Ralph Nader formed this public interest group in the 1960s, having a consumer rights and safety focus: [Hint]   A. American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)   B. Common Cause   C. Public Citizen, Inc.   D. the Progressives   E. Peace Corps
10 .		According to the data and information provided by the authors, groups reported using these lobbying techniques most frequently: [Hint]   A. engaging in protests or demonstrations   B. endorsing candidates   C. outdoor billboards   D. working on an election campaign   E. testifying at legislative hearings and helping draft legislation
11 .		With respect to lobbying Congress, it is usually much more effective for a interest group to [Hint]   A. provide useful information for its supporters and for those who are undecided.   B. fax members of Congress nearly every day.   C. spend most of their resources on lobbying their opponents.   D. not employ former members of Congress as lobbyists.   E. just provide useful information for its supporters.
12 .		A lobbyist's effectiveness depends largely on his or her [Hint]   A. reputation for fair play and provision of accurate information.   B. years in Washington, D.C.   C. interest group's size.   D. interest group's financial resources.   E. ability to give false and misleading information.
13 .		If an interest group wanted to help persuade a decision in a case before the U.S. Supreme Court, they would most likely file a [Hint]   A. dissenting brief.   B. amicus curiae brief.   C. stare decisis brief.   D. political action brief.   E. patron brief.
14 .		In grassroots lobbying, interest groups [Hint]   A. deal directly with lower-level bureaucrats only.   B. deal directly with just junior members of Congress.   C. attempt to elect members to city councils and school boards.   D. attempt to involve those people at the bottom of the political system, the general citizen and voter.   E. file suits in state and local courts only.
15 .		In order to be the most effective at influencing national public policy, interest groups should lobby the [Hint]   A. courts through lawsuits.   B. grassroots.   C. executive branch.   D. Congress.   E. all of the above
16 .		Which of the following is true regarding interest groups and elections? [Hint]   A. It is permissible under federal election for a "tax-exempt" organization to endorse candidates for office.   B. All interest groups become directly involved in the electoral process.   C. Some interest groups target certain individuals and campaign against them.   D. Interest groups are prohibited from giving donations of any kind directly to candidates.   E. all of the above
17 .		Examples of political parties that were once interest groups include the [Hint]   A. Free Soil Party.   B. National Right to Life Party.   C. Prohibition Party.   D. Reform Party.   E. all of the above
18 .		An individual who finances an interest group is known as a [Hint]   A. amicus financier.   B. lobbyist.   C. amicus curiae.   D. free rider.   E. patron.
19 .		Which of the following may form a political action committee (PAC) and then give donations to congressional candidates? [Hint]   A. labor groups   B. businesses   C. professional groups   D. trade groups   E. all of the above
20 .		Most members of a typical interest groups fall into which category? [Hint]   A. workers of the group that attend meetings and pay dues   B. the leaders   C. elected officials   D. election volunteers   E. dues-paying members that call themselves group members, and do no more than that