Cal Quiz 7 Interest Groups

Which of the following are examples of interest group entrepreneurs? Choose the best answer.

 

Civil Rights and Women’s Suffrage are both examples.

What is a possible material incentive to join interest groups? Choose the best answer.

 

Tax cuts

Which of the following are solidary benefits of joining interest groups? Choose the best answer.

 

Working together with others

Making friends

Improving social skills

How does a free-rider problem affect interest groups?

 

It makes it harder for groups to get membership.

What early California interest group abused monopoly power in its industry?

 

Southern Pacific Railroad

When was the law passed that required all contributions be reported to the state of California?

 

1974 Political Reform Act

Which of these are examples of Citizen interest groups in California?

 

Mexican American Legal Defense Fund, Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Asscn., Right to Life League

How can interest groups be helpful according to Madison?

 

Lots of various groups will limit the trouble that self-interest can cause.

Is interest group politics biased toward the wealthy?

 

A 1961 study showed that interest groups are not biased toward the wealthy.

About how much more money was spent on the winning side of Prop 50 compared to the losing side?

 

About five times more

Why did California stop requiring interest groups to report all of their contributors?

 

The Supreme Court required the change