Explain which individuals have the most influence on politics via interest group
ubject: Political Science / American Policy
1. (TCO 3) Explain which individuals have the most influence on politics via interest groups. (Points : 3)
Women
The elderly
A wide variety of people
Rich individuals
Question 2.
2. (TCO 3) Why did the 2010 healthcare reform bill contain no provision for public insurance options? (Points : 3)
The insurance industry blocked the Democrats efforts for a public option.
The people had no desire for a public option.
Democrats were not interested in a public option.
Farmers, heavily invested in the insurance industry, blocked them
Question 3.
3. (TCO 3) A great deal of legislation originates in _____. (Points : 3)
economic downturns
corporate boardrooms
specialized agencies
secret
Question 4.
4. (TCO 3) When interest groups approach the _____, they may not be in need of or want of a new law, but merely favorable interpretation of existing rules and regulations. (Points : 3)
courts
corporate world
public
administration
Question 5.
5. (TCO 3) Which of the following is a function of political parties? (Points : 3)
Parties limit voters’ choices by narrowing the playing field.
Parties function as an input device, allowing citizens to get their needs heard.
Parties decide the issues for televised political debates.
Parties nominate candidates, thereby increasing voter efficacy.
Question 6.
6. (TCO 3) The American electoral system is based on the British “first past the post” (FPTP) system, named so because _____. (Points : 3)
third parties can “post” to earn representation
major parties are subject to intense scrutiny by third parties
it resembles a horse race; even a nose better wins
it tends to promote more equal representation
Question 7.
7. (TCO 3) Which of the following has recently done much to encourage state and local party organizations to cooperate with national party platforms? (Points : 3)
Door-to-door canvassing
Cohesive national platforms
Computerized mailing lists
Local political pandering
Question 8.
8. (TCO 3) Why do Americans vote so little? (Points : 3)
Typically, given the enormous number of immigrants the United States plays host to, most U.S. nonvoters are poorly versed in the tradition of voting, and are therefore are largely unengaged by most elections.
Typically, more than half of U.S. nonvoters say they that while they are interested in and satisfied with candidates, they still feel that their vote makes no difference or that none of the candidates are really good, and the two large parties may not offer an interesting or clear-cut choice.
Typically, most U.S. nonvoters say they are uninterested in or dissatisfied with candidates, feeling their vote makes no difference or that none of the candidates are really good, and the two large parties may not offer an interesting or clear-cut choice.
Typically, most U.S. voters find it impossible to convince others to vote, despite the fact that nonvoters are most likely to vote if convinced by those close to them.
Question 9.
9. (TCO 3) What was the relationship between African American voting rates and Barack Obama’s run for president? (Points : 3)
African American voting rates rose to those of white voters as African American income and education levels rose.
African American voting rates unexpectedly remained far below those of white voters as African American income and education levels remained steady.
African American voting rates rose to those of Hispanic voters as African American income and education levels rose.
African American voting rates fell unexpectedly below those of white voters despite African American income and education levels rising.
Question 10.
10. (TCO 3) _____ regions may harbor economic and cultural resentments at being ruled by a distant capital. (Points : 3)
Urban
Liberal
Northern
Outlying