The best method for lobbyists to work with state or local government officials is to
a. concentrate on meeting as many government officials as possible.
b. not talk with a government official until they can meet formally to discuss the issues.
c. develop good relationships with officials who they know support their position.
d. develop good relationships with opposing officials, since those who support you will vote your way.
c
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Political action committees (PACs) are an attractive option for campaign contributions because __________
a. they are allowed by law to contribute unlimited sums of money to political candidates b. most other types of contributions were banned by the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act c. they combine many individual contributions, attracting more attention from members of Congress d. PAC contributions are tax deductible
Why are people with higher-than-average education more likely to vote?
a. Education depresses political efficacy, which then encourages turnout. b. Education increases intolerance, which then encourages turnout. c. Education helps voters recognize differences between the candidates. d. Education enables voters to calculate the probability that their vote will decide the election.
Low-information rationality theory says that voters use little information and shortcuts to make decisions
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Characteristics of bureaucracies, according to Max Weber and other scholars, include __________
a. decentralization of authority and small size b. division of labor and specialization c. personal relationships and lack of rules d. job ambiguity and upward mobility