An interest group is focused on holding the government accountable to citizens. The group is concerned that the growing amount of money donated directly or indirectly to political parties and candidates has reduced most voters’ influence over elected officials. The group successfully lobbies Congress to draft a new campaign–finance–reform law.
Answer
A
Protests initiated by the group lead to a public backlash against the new law.
B
The Supreme Court declares the new campaign finance law unconstitutional.
C
Congress passes a law that addresses some of the group’s concerns but omits others.
D
Federal bureaucrats delay implementation of the new law after it has passed Congress.