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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 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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A
political action
B
interest group
C
petition
D
individual
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How does lobbying benefit the government?

A
Lobbying simplifies the decision-making process for lawmakers.
B
Lobbying presents all interests equally.
C
Lobbying helps educate and inform lawmakers.
D
Lobbying ensures all citizens’ opinions inform government decisions.
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Which interest group is an example of an ideological interest group?

A
Animal Defense League
B
Save the Children Action Network
C
Senate Conservatives Fund
D
American Federation of Teachers
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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.
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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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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.

A
bear arms against the government.
B
establish a national religion.
C
influence their representatives' decisions.
D
vote in elections.
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Which interest group is an example of a single-issue interest group?

A
Everytown for Gun Safety
B
National League of Cities
C
Center for Health & Gender Equity
D
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
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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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