Which of these explains why former members of the legislature are often hired as lobbyists?

They have inside knowledge of lawmaking procedures

Environmentalists have most often opposed government policies that...

lease public lands to mining companies

Which of these describes the main purpose of an interest group?

to influence government officials on specific issues

According to the cartoon, the two political parties are

supporting issues they believe will win votes

Which of these statements is true about third parties in the United States?

They introduce alternative political ideas

The cartoonist would most likely agree that

qualifications for political candidates have changed

the gender, age, and ethnicity of the people polled

Which of these explains a difference between political parties and interest groups?

Parties address many issues / int groups focus on one issue

The Maryland Med Assn wants to change state licensing for doctors. Whats the best way?

lobbying the Maryland General Assembly

Which of these points of view is expressed by the cartoon?

People choose entertainment rather than information.

Which is the most direct way for teens to influence a bill that raises the minimum driving age?

testifying at a legislative hearing

Which of these government responsibilities is most related to the United States Census?

ensuring fair political representation

purchase the land and set aside as a wildlife refuge

Which of these does the cartoon suggest occurs as a result of media predictions of elections?

Citizens are discouraged from going to the polls

Many politicians are reluctant to reform campaign financing because they...

benefit personally from campaign finance money

Why do candidates often spend more money on advertising during the last week of a campaign?

Advertising may persuade undecided voters to make a choice

What is a reason people join third parties?

Democratic/Republican parties don't represent their views

Which of these is an example of lobbying by a special interest group?

Animal rights organization presents views to a legislator

Which of these ideas about political campaigns is represented by the cartoon?

They are products of planned marketing

Which of these happens first in the United States presidential election process?

Delegates are selected to attend party's nat'l convention

In the United States political process, special interest groups

vote for candidates favoring their views

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1
Which of these explains why former members of the legislature are often hired as lobbyists?
Elected to int groups by the same constituents who elected..
Able to use the offices they had as congressional members
They retain congressional voting privileges
They have inside knowledge of lawmaking procedures
2
Environmentalists have most often opposed government policies that...
set aside lands for preservation in national forests
regulate economic development to stop deforestation
lease public lands to mining companies
protect natural resources through recycling programs
3
Which of these describes the main purpose of an interest group?
to select cases for hearing in appeals court
to regulate the economy by setting federal lending rates
to influence government officials on specific issues
to form legislative committees that study public policy
4
According to the cartoon, the two political parties are
supporting issues they believe will win votes
supporting the same viewpoint on an issue
working together to solve a national problem
opposing the amount of money the government spends
5
Which of these statements is true about third parties in the United States?
They are prohibited in many states
They introduce alternative political ideas
They are encouraged by the Constitution
They win most congressional elections
6
The cartoonist would most likely agree that
candidates mainly represent large business interest
qualifications for political candidates have changed
political candidates pay little attention to opinion polls
donations to political candidates have decreased
7
Read
amendment
referendum
petition
nomination
8
Read..
the political beliefs of government officials in the state
the results of similar polls from surrounding states
the gender, age, and ethnicity of the people polled
the number of registered voters in the state
9
Which of these explains a difference between political parties and interest groups?
Parties address many issues / int groups focus on one issue
Pol parties influence laws, while int groups ratify laws
Pol parties evaluate gov policy while groups set gov policy
Parties support candidates, int groups nominate candidates
10
The Maryland Med Assn wants to change state licensing for doctors. Whats the best way?
rallying support from MD hospitals
advertising their position in MD periodicals
hiring a firm to conduct opinion poll of Maryland residents
lobbying the Maryland General Assembly
11
Read..
inquiry
initiative
recall
referendum
12
Which of these points of view is expressed by the cartoon?
People choose entertainment rather than information.
The media discourages people from reading newspapers
The government needs to limit the freedom of the press.
Interesting news is unavailable to readers
13
Which is the most direct way for teens to influence a bill that raises the minimum driving age?
writing to an ambassador
launching a voter registration drive
appealing to a high court
testifying at a legislative hearing
14
Which of these government responsibilities is most related to the United States Census?
maintaining the national defense
ensuring fair political representation
protecting the environment
establishing criminal justice procedures
15
Read ...
encourage residential development of the land
rent the land to local governments for recreational use
purchase the land and set aside as a wildlife refuge
give tax breaks to a business that wants to build a factory
16
Which of these does the cartoon suggest occurs as a result of media predictions of elections?
Polling places close before their scheduled time
Candidates withdraw from elections
Citizens are discouraged from going to the polls
Networks give different information about candidates
17
Many politicians are reluctant to reform campaign financing because they...
use campaign money to balance the federal budget
believe campaign finance reform would be unconstitutional
benefit personally from campaign finance money
believe the public opposes campaign finance reform
18
Why do candidates often spend more money on advertising during the last week of a campaign?
laws require ads to be restricted to the end of the campaign
laws require all money raised by candidates be spent
Advertising costs are lower at the end of a campaign.
Advertising may persuade undecided voters to make a choice
19
The mass media is sometimes referred to as “the fourth branch of the government” because it
influences public opinion
is a powerful federal agency
is paid for with federal taxes
endorses all governmental policies
20
What is a reason people join third parties?
the Democratic and Republican party dues are too expensive
Democratic/Republican parties don't represent their views
third parties always raise a large sum of money
third-party candidates usually win elections
21
Which of these is an example of lobbying by a special interest group?
group of citizens asks officials for schedule of hearings
neighborhood association backs candidates for an election
Hotel association develops a plan to attract more tourists
Animal rights organization presents views to a legislator
22
Which of these ideas about political campaigns is represented by the cartoon?
They are products of planned marketing
They cost too much for some candidates
They have little effect on elections
They are dependent on grassroots support
23
Which of these happens first in the United States presidential election process?
Parties select presidential/VP candidates @ nat'l convention
Electors meet to cast the official votes in the election
People vote for President/VP in general election
Delegates are selected to attend party's nat'l convention
24
Which of these activities is most likely performed by political parties?
designating voting precincts
holding general elections
raising campaign money
counting absentee ballots
25
In the United States political process, special interest groups
vote for candidates favoring their views
conduct voting in the House and Senate
supervise voting on election day
vote on bills favoring their cause

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