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Read these words from the First Amendment to the Constitution.Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

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bear arms against the government.
B
establish a national religion.
C
influence their representatives' decisions.
D
vote in elections.
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How does lobbying benefit the government?

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Lobbying simplifies the decision-making process for lawmakers.
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Lobbying presents all interests equally.
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Lobbying helps educate and inform lawmakers.
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Lobbying ensures all citizens’ opinions inform government decisions.
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Lobbyists are required to follow strict

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state voting laws.
B
restrictions on free speech.
C
tax regulations on income.
D
legal and ethical standards.
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If super political action committees (PACs) cannot donate directly to political campaigns, how do they best support the campaigns?

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They run negative campaigns against opponents.
B
They pay for goods and services that can be donated.
C
They run independent campaigns in support of candidates.
D
They lobby Congress in support of candidates.
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What is the main purpose of an interest group?

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to influence government policy
B
to overthrow the government
C
to vote to pass laws in Congress
D
to fill key staff positions in the White House
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Which best describes what public interest groups generally promote?

A
state-sponsored religion
B
financial support for political candidates
C
development of international economic relationships
D
causes and values important to a community
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Which interest group is an example of an ideological interest group?

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Animal Defense League
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Save the Children Action Network
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Senate Conservatives Fund
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American Federation of Teachers
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Which best describes the work done by lobbyists?

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They raise money for clients’ preferred candidates and political interests.
B
They run political campaigns to get policy measures passed.
C
They advise clients on which laws are favorable.
D
They apply pressure on lawmakers to pass laws that are favorable to clients.
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To which office in the federal government would the National Rifle Association submit its brief in support of super PACs in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission?

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the Office of the President
B
the Supreme Court
C
the Senate
D
the House of Representatives

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