An organization of people who join together voluntarily on the basis of some interest they share for the purpose of influencing policy is a good definition of which of the following?
a) a political party
b) a political action committee
c) an issue network
d) an interest group
e) a good business climate
Q. 2The official salary for Texas legislators is relatively low, only 600 a month (7,200 a year).
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Q. 34. Which of the following interest groups is primarily concerned with representing the views of business?
a) Texas Trial Lawyers Association
b) American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)
c) League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)
d) Texas Association of Business (TAB)
e) Texas Farm Bureau
Q. 4Which of the following would be considered a component of a good business climate?
a) low state and local tax rates
b) regulation favorable to business growth
c) restrictions on labor union organizing
d) All of the above.
e) None of the above.
Q. 5Tort reform deals with which of the following issues?
a) limiting the amount of money interest groups can give to candidates for public office
b) limiting the amount of monetary damages a plaintiff in a personal injury lawsuit can recover in court
c) limiting the number of terms elected officials can serve in office
d) limiting the number of interest groups involved in Texas politics
e) limiting the number of clients an attorney may represent in court
Q. 6In contrast to the Texas legislature, which has biennial sessions, most state legislatures meet in regular session annually.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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