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Interest Groups and Lobbying Answers

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Which best describes the work done by lobbyists?

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

A
Lobbyists are allowed to provide false information to undermine opponents.
B
Lobbyists have access to information that may not be available to others, even politicians.
C
Lobbyists offer precise information on voter positions, which politicians can use in elections.
D
Lobbyists can present information in a way that supports their clients’ positions.
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Political action committees (PACs) are formed by

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lobbyists.
i
interest groups.
p
political campaigns.
s
super PACs.
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How does lobbying negatively affect government?

A
Lobbyists can provide information on issues to the public.
B
Lobbyists control the information that lawmakers receive.
C
Lobbyists overload lawmakers with biased information.
D
Lobbying creates opportunities for corruption.
5

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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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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political actioninterest grouppetitionindividual

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political action
B
interest group
C
petition
D
individual
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What is the main purpose of an interest group?

A
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 of these are true of political action committees (PACs) but not of interest groups? Choose two answers.PACs promote social causes.PACs provide financial support to political campaigns.PACs are international organizations.PACs are supported by corporate interests.PACs are regulated by the Federal Election Commission.

A
PACs promote social causes.
B
PACs provide financial support to political campaigns.
C
PACs are international organizations.
D
PACs are supported by corporate interests.
E
PACs are regulated by the Federal Election Commission.
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Do lobbyists exert influence among all three branches of government? Why or why not?

Y
Yes, they advise on rules and legislation and file briefs with the courts.
N
No, they focus on developing legislation.
Y
Yes, they influence the election of officials to all three branches.
N
No, the courts are immune to outside influences.

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