AnswersISP ONLY American Govt E4000XXInterest Groups and Lobbying

Interest Groups and Lobbying Answers

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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 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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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 of these are true of political action committees (PACs) but not of interest groups? Choose two answers.

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.
5

Do lobbyists exert influence among all three branches of government? Why or why not?

A
Yes, they advise on rules and legislation and file briefs with the courts.
B
No, they focus on developing legislation.
C
Yes, they influence the election of officials to all three branches.
D
No, the courts are immune to outside influences.
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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.
7

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 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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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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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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