A. they are the same
B. public opinion is limited to few issues
C. political opinion deals with all matters
D. political opinion is all opinions expressed on political issues
Miscellaneous Economics Mcqs
Interest groups may be defined as………………?
A. groups of people interested in specific legislation
B. groups of people who want to enter politics
C. wealthy and civicminded people with excessive leisure time.
D. coalitions of individuals with similar attitudes and interests who attempt to influence public policy
The classic textbook model of democracy is referred to as the………………?
A. Lockean model
B. referendum model
C. majoritarian model
D. Madisonian model
Which of the following groups has traditionally had the worst voting record in the United States ?
A. Urban and suburban residents
B. The young and underprivileged
C. College educated professionals
D. White collar workers
The chief function of interest group is to…………….?
A. provide group representation above and beyond that provided by our elected officials in Congress
B. provide geographic representation
C. bring into the open obscure problems to be solved
D. choose candidates for political office
What function do politicians serve according to pluralists ?
A. Front men
B. Statesmen
C. Shills or decoys
D. Power and interest brokers
A modified version of elitist theory holds that……………?
A. elite members identify with middle-class values
B. the masses can on occasion influence the elite
C. elites vary in their degree of openness
D. all of the above
Which of the following is NOT an interest group ?
A. The National Rifle Association
B. The American Association of Retired people
C. Lobbyists of America
D. The Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Effective social movement leadership requires……………?
A. taking tactical advantage of trends and opportunities
B. marketing skills
C. procedures for succession
D. all of the above
Political parties link………….?
A. PACs to Congress
B. heterogeneous groups to coalitions
C. extremists to government
D. all of the above