Interest Groups and Lobbying

Question 1

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 independent campaigns in support of candidates.

Question 2

Which of these is considered a benefit of lobbying?

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Lobbying facilitates communication between the public and lawmakers.

Question 3

How does lobbying negatively affect government?

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Lobbying creates opportunities for corruption.

Question 4

Federal Election CommissionFederal Communications CommissionFederal Trade CommissionFederal Maritime Commission

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Federal Election Commission

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

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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influence their representatives' decisions.

Question 7

Which interest group is an example of a public interest group?

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League of United Latin American Citizens

Question 8

A lobbyist’s job includes

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researching and understanding issues being considered by lawmakers.

Question 9

What is the main purpose of an interest group?

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to influence government policy

Question 10

Which best describes what public interest groups generally promote?

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causes and values important to a community

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