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Which of the following is the main goal of a political party?
Which of the following is the main goal of a political party?
- To form interest groups
- To win elections
- To influence policies
- To control government (correct)
Why do political parties facilitate collective action in the electoral process?
Why do political parties facilitate collective action in the electoral process?
- To win elections (correct)
- To influence policies
- To form interest groups
- To control government
What is the main difference between political parties and interest groups?
What is the main difference between political parties and interest groups?
- Political parties are made up of politicians, activists, and voters, while interest groups are made up of elected officials.
- Political parties focus on influencing policies, while interest groups focus on winning elections.
- Political parties exist to win elections, while interest groups mainly focus on influencing elected officials. (correct)
- Political parties and interest groups have the same goals.
According to the text, who determines the composition of the committees in Congress?
According to the text, who determines the composition of the committees in Congress?
What is the main purpose of political parties, as stated in the text?
What is the main purpose of political parties, as stated in the text?
According to the text, what is the relationship between the president and his party?
According to the text, what is the relationship between the president and his party?
Which type of primary allows members of any party to vote in the primary?
Which type of primary allows members of any party to vote in the primary?
In a state with closed primaries, who can vote in the democratic primary?
In a state with closed primaries, who can vote in the democratic primary?
Why do some states try to have their primaries early?
Why do some states try to have their primaries early?
Which of the following is one of the main functions of political parties in the U.S.?
Which of the following is one of the main functions of political parties in the U.S.?
What happens once a candidate has enough delegates?
What happens once a candidate has enough delegates?
What is the process through which a potential candidate is chosen to represent a particular party in an election?
What is the process through which a potential candidate is chosen to represent a particular party in an election?
Which type of primary election allows only registered voters of a particular party to vote?
Which type of primary election allows only registered voters of a particular party to vote?
What is the main reason for political parties to recruit and nominate candidates?
What is the main reason for political parties to recruit and nominate candidates?
Which of the following statements is true about the first elections under the new Constitution in 1788?
Which of the following statements is true about the first elections under the new Constitution in 1788?
When did the first party system in America begin?
When did the first party system in America begin?
Which parties were involved in the first party system?
Which parties were involved in the first party system?
Which party was dominant in the presidential contests between 1800 and 1824?
Which party was dominant in the presidential contests between 1800 and 1824?
Who was the first Whig candidate to win the presidency?
Who was the first Whig candidate to win the presidency?
Which party re-branded themselves as the 'Democrats'?
Which party re-branded themselves as the 'Democrats'?
Which party was destroyed by the issue of slavery?
Which party was destroyed by the issue of slavery?
During the third party system, the Democratic party gained support from which two groups of people?
During the third party system, the Democratic party gained support from which two groups of people?
Which party was primarily associated with political machines during the third party system?
Which party was primarily associated with political machines during the third party system?
Which party merged with the Democrats in 1896 and brought certain elements of populism?
Which party merged with the Democrats in 1896 and brought certain elements of populism?
Which party was unable to elect any presidential candidates between 1896 and 1932, except for Woodrow Wilson in 1912?
Which party was unable to elect any presidential candidates between 1896 and 1932, except for Woodrow Wilson in 1912?
Which group of people were attracted to the Democratic party during the New Deal era?
Which group of people were attracted to the Democratic party during the New Deal era?
What was a major re-alignment in terms of African American support for political parties?
What was a major re-alignment in terms of African American support for political parties?
What is the main reason for the shift in the South from solid Democratic support to unshakable Republican support?
What is the main reason for the shift in the South from solid Democratic support to unshakable Republican support?
Which group of voters is now more likely to vote Republican compared to the past?
Which group of voters is now more likely to vote Republican compared to the past?
According to Duverger's Law, what is the strongest influence on the number of parties in a political system?
According to Duverger's Law, what is the strongest influence on the number of parties in a political system?
What is the voting method used in America called?
What is the voting method used in America called?
What is the main disadvantage of winner-takes-all districts in terms of representation?
What is the main disadvantage of winner-takes-all districts in terms of representation?
According to Duverger's 2nd Factor, why is plurality voting hard on small parties?
According to Duverger's 2nd Factor, why is plurality voting hard on small parties?
What is one advantage of Approval Voting over plurality voting?
What is one advantage of Approval Voting over plurality voting?
What is the main difference between Approval Voting and Proportional Representation?
What is the main difference between Approval Voting and Proportional Representation?
What is one advantage of Proportional Representation over plurality voting?
What is one advantage of Proportional Representation over plurality voting?
Which organization supports Crash Course U.S. Government and Politics?
Which organization supports Crash Course U.S. Government and Politics?
What is the main purpose of Voqal?
What is the main purpose of Voqal?
Who is Crash Course made with the help of?
Who is Crash Course made with the help of?
Which branch of government do interest groups primarily focus on?
Which branch of government do interest groups primarily focus on?
What is the term used to describe the combination of interest groups, congress, and the bureaucracy?
What is the term used to describe the combination of interest groups, congress, and the bureaucracy?
Which level of government is it more likely for interest groups to write bills for?
Which level of government is it more likely for interest groups to write bills for?
Which group is more likely to have more funding for research and information compared to bureaucratic agencies?
Which group is more likely to have more funding for research and information compared to bureaucratic agencies?
Which of the following is a main function of interest groups in the U.S. political system?
Which of the following is a main function of interest groups in the U.S. political system?
What is the main characteristic of an interest group?
What is the main characteristic of an interest group?
What are the two main things that interest groups do when they interact with the government?
What are the two main things that interest groups do when they interact with the government?
What is one argument in favor of interest groups, according to the clone with a tie?
What is one argument in favor of interest groups, according to the clone with a tie?
According to the clone without a tie, why do interest groups diminish American democracy?
According to the clone without a tie, why do interest groups diminish American democracy?
What evidence does the clone without a tie provide to support their argument?
What evidence does the clone without a tie provide to support their argument?
What is the main function of interest groups in the American political system, according to Wheezy?
What is the main function of interest groups in the American political system, according to Wheezy?
According to the pluralist theory, what is the main proposition regarding interest groups?
According to the pluralist theory, what is the main proposition regarding interest groups?
What is the main reason why not every interest forms a group, according to political scientists?
What is the main reason why not every interest forms a group, according to political scientists?
What is a classic example of a collective action problem?
What is a classic example of a collective action problem?
What is one type of benefit that interest groups provide to their members?
What is one type of benefit that interest groups provide to their members?
What is the term used to describe people who benefit from a project without contributing to it?
What is the term used to describe people who benefit from a project without contributing to it?
Why are smaller groups more successful in forming and pushing their agenda compared to larger groups?
Why are smaller groups more successful in forming and pushing their agenda compared to larger groups?
What is the term used to describe individuals who make extraordinary efforts to bring people together for the purpose of changing policy?
What is the term used to describe individuals who make extraordinary efforts to bring people together for the purpose of changing policy?
Which term describes the practice of an organized group encouraging its members to contact elected officials through letter writing, emails, or telephone calls?
Which term describes the practice of an organized group encouraging its members to contact elected officials through letter writing, emails, or telephone calls?
What is one reason why grassroots lobbying has become increasingly prominent?
What is one reason why grassroots lobbying has become increasingly prominent?
What term is used to describe bogus attempts at grassroots organizing?
What term is used to describe bogus attempts at grassroots organizing?
Which of the following is an example of an insider lobbying strategy mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is an example of an insider lobbying strategy mentioned in the text?
What is the main purpose of grassroots lobbying?
What is the main purpose of grassroots lobbying?
Which group is often the focus of the courts in terms of lobbying strategies?
Which group is often the focus of the courts in terms of lobbying strategies?
What is the main goal of lobbying according to the text?
What is the main goal of lobbying according to the text?
According to James Madison, why did he believe it was better to let factions flourish and compete against each other?
According to James Madison, why did he believe it was better to let factions flourish and compete against each other?
What is the main difference between interest groups and political parties?
What is the main difference between interest groups and political parties?
What is one concern raised about the number of interests in the United States?
What is one concern raised about the number of interests in the United States?
What is the primary goal of interest groups?
What is the primary goal of interest groups?
What is a lobbyist?
What is a lobbyist?
What is lobbying?
What is lobbying?
What is the relationship between interest groups and political parties?
What is the relationship between interest groups and political parties?
Which of the following is a common insider tactic used by lobbyists?
Which of the following is a common insider tactic used by lobbyists?
What is the primary goal of most interest groups in their lobbying efforts?
What is the primary goal of most interest groups in their lobbying efforts?
Which of the following is an example of an outside lobbying tactic?
Which of the following is an example of an outside lobbying tactic?
What are some tactics used by interest groups to get their message out to the public?
What are some tactics used by interest groups to get their message out to the public?
Which of the following is an example of a membership group mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is an example of a membership group mentioned in the text?
What is the main purpose of interest groups?
What is the main purpose of interest groups?
What is the term used to describe groups of institutions that join with others within the same trade or industry?
What is the term used to describe groups of institutions that join with others within the same trade or industry?
What is the main difference between inside lobbying and outside lobbying?
What is the main difference between inside lobbying and outside lobbying?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a collective action problem?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a collective action problem?
According to economist Mancur Olson, where are collective action problems prevalent?
According to economist Mancur Olson, where are collective action problems prevalent?
Why do most people take no action on most issues, according to the text?
Why do most people take no action on most issues, according to the text?
Which of the following is a reason why some students choose to do little on a group project?
Which of the following is a reason why some students choose to do little on a group project?
What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where some individuals can receive benefits without helping to bear the cost?
What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where some individuals can receive benefits without helping to bear the cost?
Why do many listeners not contribute to National Public Radio's fund-raising efforts?
Why do many listeners not contribute to National Public Radio's fund-raising efforts?
What advantage do smaller, well-organized interest groups have in mobilizing compared to larger groups?
What advantage do smaller, well-organized interest groups have in mobilizing compared to larger groups?
Why do interest groups use incentives to overcome collective action problems?
Why do interest groups use incentives to overcome collective action problems?
Which of the following is an example of a situation where membership in an organization is required in order to participate in a profession?
Which of the following is an example of a situation where membership in an organization is required in order to participate in a profession?
When could union membership be required of workers in the past?
When could union membership be required of workers in the past?
Which of the following is a reason why the wealthy and elites do not always win in every situation, according to the text?
Which of the following is a reason why the wealthy and elites do not always win in every situation, according to the text?
What was the recent dispute between fast food chains and their employees about?
What was the recent dispute between fast food chains and their employees about?
What was the outcome of the dispute between fast food chains and their employees in New York?
What was the outcome of the dispute between fast food chains and their employees in New York?
Which of the following is an example of a way in which interest groups offer opportunities for political participation?
Which of the following is an example of a way in which interest groups offer opportunities for political participation?
What role did established interest groups play in promoting the aims of the Tea Party movement?
What role did established interest groups play in promoting the aims of the Tea Party movement?
What is one issue that advocacy interest organizations like the Human Rights Campaign are currently dealing with?
What is one issue that advocacy interest organizations like the Human Rights Campaign are currently dealing with?
Which of the following is a reason for the increase in the number of interest groups in the United States?
Which of the following is a reason for the increase in the number of interest groups in the United States?
Which issues does the interest group Student PIRGs focus on?
Which issues does the interest group Student PIRGs focus on?
What are some common barriers to political participation in the United States?
What are some common barriers to political participation in the United States?
What is one reason why not every interest forms a group, according to political scientists?
What is one reason why not every interest forms a group, according to political scientists?
Which of the following is a reason why individuals living in poverty may have limited opportunities to participate in politics?
Which of the following is a reason why individuals living in poverty may have limited opportunities to participate in politics?
Which group is more likely to participate in the political process due to their tremendous resources?
Which group is more likely to participate in the political process due to their tremendous resources?
What is the main argument of pluralist scholars regarding representation in the political system?
What is the main argument of pluralist scholars regarding representation in the political system?
According to the elite critique, which interests are often overrepresented before government?
According to the elite critique, which interests are often overrepresented before government?
Which event is considered a turning point in LGBTQ identity and led to increased cultural acceptance and securing of rights?
Which event is considered a turning point in LGBTQ identity and led to increased cultural acceptance and securing of rights?
What is the significance of the Stonewall Inn in New York City?
What is the significance of the Stonewall Inn in New York City?
What is an example of digital means used by interest groups to gain attention for their causes?
What is an example of digital means used by interest groups to gain attention for their causes?
How do interest groups frame issues to benefit their cause?
How do interest groups frame issues to benefit their cause?
What is the main difference between the terms 'climate change' and 'global warming'?
What is the main difference between the terms 'climate change' and 'global warming'?
According to political scientists Jeffrey Berry and Clyde Wilcox, what are some functions of interest groups?
According to political scientists Jeffrey Berry and Clyde Wilcox, what are some functions of interest groups?
What is an example of a grassroots movement mentioned in the text?
What is an example of a grassroots movement mentioned in the text?
What has been a trend in lobbying over the past few decades?
What has been a trend in lobbying over the past few decades?
Which group has the most influence on government policy decisions?
Which group has the most influence on government policy decisions?
What is the iron triangle?
What is the iron triangle?
What is an alternate explanation for the arrangement of duties carried out by interest groups, legislators, and agency bureaucrats?
What is an alternate explanation for the arrangement of duties carried out by interest groups, legislators, and agency bureaucrats?
What do neopluralist scholars argue about the influence of certain interests?
What do neopluralist scholars argue about the influence of certain interests?
Which of the following is a challenge in assessing the influence of interest groups on lawmakers?
Which of the following is a challenge in assessing the influence of interest groups on lawmakers?
What do interest group contributions primarily buy from lawmakers?
What do interest group contributions primarily buy from lawmakers?
What is the main reason why it is difficult to determine the impact of interest group contributions on the Affordable Care Act (ACA)?
What is the main reason why it is difficult to determine the impact of interest group contributions on the Affordable Care Act (ACA)?
Which of the following is a result of the 2010 Supreme Court decision, Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission?
Which of the following is a result of the 2010 Supreme Court decision, Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission?
What is the main purpose of political action committees (PACs)?
What is the main purpose of political action committees (PACs)?
What is a super PAC?
What is a super PAC?
Which of the following is a reason why interest groups support incumbents in elections?
Which of the following is a reason why interest groups support incumbents in elections?
Why do interest groups support candidates who are sympathetic to their views?
Why do interest groups support candidates who are sympathetic to their views?
What is one way interest groups influence governmental policy?
What is one way interest groups influence governmental policy?
Why do interest groups target members of relevant committees in the legislative process?
Why do interest groups target members of relevant committees in the legislative process?
Which branch of government do interest groups primarily focus on?
Which branch of government do interest groups primarily focus on?
What is the main purpose of political parties, as stated in the text?
What is the main purpose of political parties, as stated in the text?
What is one concern raised about the number of interests in the United States?
What is one concern raised about the number of interests in the United States?
What are some tactics used by interest groups to get their message out to the public?
What are some tactics used by interest groups to get their message out to the public?
What is one of the products manufactured by Koch Industries?
What is one of the products manufactured by Koch Industries?
In the 2012 election, how much money did the Koch brothers and their affiliates spend supporting Republican candidates?
In the 2012 election, how much money did the Koch brothers and their affiliates spend supporting Republican candidates?
Do some people argue that the ability to donate unlimited amounts of money to political candidates is protected as a First Amendment right?
Do some people argue that the ability to donate unlimited amounts of money to political candidates is protected as a First Amendment right?
Which of the following did lobbyist Jack Abramoff do during his time as a lobbyist for a prominent law firm?
Which of the following did lobbyist Jack Abramoff do during his time as a lobbyist for a prominent law firm?
What was Jack Abramoff lobbying Congress for in relation to the Northern Mariana Islands?
What was Jack Abramoff lobbying Congress for in relation to the Northern Mariana Islands?
What was the outcome of Jack Abramoff's activities as a lobbyist?
What was the outcome of Jack Abramoff's activities as a lobbyist?
What requirements do foreign lobbyists have to fulfill when lobbying the U.S. government?
What requirements do foreign lobbyists have to fulfill when lobbying the U.S. government?
What did the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission case do?
What did the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission case do?
What did the McCutcheon v. Federal Election Commission case do?
What did the McCutcheon v. Federal Election Commission case do?
What did the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act do?
What did the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act do?
What did the Federal Election Campaign Act require?
What did the Federal Election Campaign Act require?
Which act increased restrictions on lobbying in 2007?
Which act increased restrictions on lobbying in 2007?
What is the penalty for knowingly violating the law regarding gift giving, according to the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act?
What is the penalty for knowingly violating the law regarding gift giving, according to the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act?
Which former lawmakers are mentioned as examples of individuals who became lobbyists?
Which former lawmakers are mentioned as examples of individuals who became lobbyists?
What is the purpose of disclosure requirements in lobbying?
What is the purpose of disclosure requirements in lobbying?
