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Interest Groups and Lobbying Answers

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Which of these is considered a benefit of lobbying?

A
Lobbying ensures that lawmakers are well funded for the next election.
B
Lobbying facilitates communication between the public and lawmakers.
C
Lobbying creates an advantage in government for wealthier citizens and corporations.
D
Lobbying reduces opportunities for corruption in government because it reduces the role of money.
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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.
3

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?

A
the Office of the President
B
the Supreme Court
C
the Senate
D
the House of Representatives
4

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

A
It reduces competition between opposing lobbyists.
B
It enables multiple issues to be addressed at once.
C
It places more pressure on lawmakers to vote a certain way.
D
It increases the number of supporting votes for pending legislation.
5

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.
6

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.
7

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
8

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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Why must lobbyists register with the government and report their activities annually?

A
to provide transparency on how lobbyists and government officials interact
B
to ensure that corrupt practices can be tracked and taxed appropriately
C
to make sure that government employees are in the right buildings during working hours
D
to track which lobbyists are the most successful at influencing changes in policy
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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.

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