Interest Groups and Lobbying

Question 1

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 2

Which of these is considered a benefit of lobbying?

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Lobbying facilitates communication between the public and lawmakers.

Question 3

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 4

How does lobbying negatively affect government?

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Lobbying creates opportunities for corruption.

Question 5

Which best describes the work done by lobbyists?

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They apply pressure on lawmakers to pass laws that are favorable to clients.

Question 6

How does lobbying benefit the government?

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Lobbying helps educate and inform lawmakers.

Question 7

Federal Election CommissionFederal Communications CommissionFederal Trade CommissionFederal Maritime Commission

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Federal Election Commission

Question 8

A lobbyist’s job includes

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researching and understanding issues being considered by lawmakers.

Question 9

Which best describes what public interest groups generally promote?

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causes and values important to a community

Question 10

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

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