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Which statement best defines an interest group?

A
an organization that conducts research on a common topic
B
a group that is organized to perform community service
C
a group within the government that works on a common topic of interest
D
an organization that tries to influence policies because of a common concern
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“Dark money” is defined as contributions to political candidates and groups from

A
interest groups
B
Super PACs
C
People whose identities are not disclosed
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“Dark money” is defined as contributions to political candidates and groups from

A
interest groups
B
Super PACs
C
People whose identities are not disclosed
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What are some of the ways lobbyists influence and pressure government bodies? Check all that apply.Supplying government officials and the public with informationProposing and helping write new lawsMeeting with legislators to try to influence their viewsVoting to pass laws in CongressFilling key staff roles for senators and representatives

A
Supplying government officials and the public with information
B
Proposing and helping write new laws
C
Meeting with legislators to try to influence their views
D
Voting to pass laws in Congress
E
Filling key staff roles for senators and representatives
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Which statement best defines an interest group?

A
an organization that conducts research on a common topic
B
a group that is organized to perform community service
C
a group within the government that works on a common topic of interest
D
an organization that tries to influence policies because of a common concern
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What are some of the ways lobbyists influence and pressure government bodies? Check all that apply.Supplying government officials and the public with informationProposing and helping write new lawsMeeting with legislators to try to influence their viewsVoting to pass laws in CongressFilling key staff roles for senators and representatives

A
Supplying government officials and the public with information
B
Proposing and helping write new laws
C
Meeting with legislators to try to influence their views
D
Voting to pass laws in Congress
E
Filling key staff roles for senators and representatives

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