3.17 Interest Groups and Lobbying Answers

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Do lobbyists exert influence among all three branches of government? Why or why not?

Yes, they advise on rules and legislation and file briefs with the courts.

No, they focus on developing legislation.

Yes, they influence the election of officials to all three branches.

No, the courts are immune to outside influences.

How does lobbying negatively affect government?

Lobbyists can provide information on issues to the public.

Lobbyists control the information that lawmakers receive.

Lobbyists overload lawmakers with biased information.

Lobbying creates opportunities for corruption.

Political action committees (PACs) are formed by

lobbyists.

interest groups.

political campaigns.

super PACs.

Which best describes how the information lobbyists provide to lawmakers is significant?

Lobbyists are allowed to provide false information to undermine opponents.

Lobbyists have access to information that may not be available to others, even politicians.

Lobbyists offer precise information on voter positions, which politicians can use in elections.

Lobbyists can present information in a way that supports their clients’ positions.

Which interest group is an example of an ideological interest group?

Animal Defense League

Save the Children Action Network

Senate Conservatives Fund

American Federation of Teachers

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