Interest Groups and Lobbying

Question 1

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 Supreme Court

Question 2

Which interest group is an example of a single-issue interest group?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Everytown for Gun Safety

Question 3

How does lobbying negatively affect government?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Lobbying creates opportunities for corruption.

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Which amendment to the Constitution gives people the right to petition the government for a redress of grievances?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

First Amendment

Question 7

Which best describes what public interest groups generally promote?

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causes and values important to a community

Question 8

Which best describes why making political allies is a key strategy for lobbyists?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It places more pressure on lawmakers to vote a certain way.

Question 9

political actioninterest grouppetitionindividual

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political action

Question 10

Which of these is considered a benefit of lobbying?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Lobbying facilitates communication between the public and lawmakers.

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