Interest Groups and Lobbying Answers

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Which interest group is an example of an ideological interest group?

A
Animal Defense League
S
Save the Children Action Network
S
Senate Conservatives Fund
A
American Federation of Teachers
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If super political action committees (PACs) cannot donate directly to political campaigns, how do they best support the campaigns?

A
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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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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A lobbyist’s job includes

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researching and understanding issues being considered by lawmakers.
p
practicing law and defending clients in court.
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registering with the government and getting a specialized license.
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making political connections and giving gifts to lawmakers in exchange for support.
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Which interest group is an example of a public interest group?

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the Tobacco Institute
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League of United Latin American Citizens
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the American Medical Association
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the Motion Picture Association of America
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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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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.
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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Political action committees (PACs) are formed by

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lobbyists.
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interest groups.
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political campaigns.
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super PACs.
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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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