POLS 2311 UTA MICHAEL MORRIS
EXAM 2 (PARTIAL) 2026 ACTUAL
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS.
Super PACs differ from regular political action committees in
that they - correct answer-can raise and spend unlimited
amounts of money.
The "New Politics movement" is composed of - correct answer-
upper-middle-class professionals and intellectuals that
participated in the 1960s social change movements.
The Sierra Club urges its members to contact their senators
about a bill currently being considered in Congress. This is an
example of - correct answer-grassroots mobilization
The Supreme Court's landmark decision in _____ dramatically
increased the flow of money from interest groups, 527s, and
Super PACs into politics and electoral campaigns. - correct
answer-Citizens United v. FEC
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The solution to the idea that organized interest, or "factions"
could suppress liberty was provided in which document? -
correct answer-Federalist Papers no. 10
Universities are classified as which type of interest group? -
correct answer-public sector
What change did Wal-Mart make starting in 1999, with respect
to lobbying? - correct answer-It increased its direct lobbying
efforts, becoming a seasoned political player.
What is the primary purpose of institutional advertising? -
correct answer-to create a positive image of an organization
Which of the following is true of the Bipartisan Campaign
Reform Act of 2002? - correct answer-It ultimately failed to
restrict PACs in any significant way.
Which person is MOST likely to join an interest group?