Interest Groups And Lobbying

25 July 2022
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How does lobbying benefit the government?
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Lobbying helps educate and inform lawmakers.
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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.
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Which best describes how the information lobbyists provide to lawmakers is significant?
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Lobbyists can present information in a way that supports their clients' positions.
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Which amendment to the Constitution gives people the right to petition the government for a redress of grievances?
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First Amendment
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Which best describes what social interest groups generally promote?
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causes and values important to a community
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If super political action committees (PACs) cannot donate directly to political campaigns, how do they best support the campaigns?
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They run independent campaigns in support of candidates.
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Powerful and influential groups called _____ committees have arisen to finance political campaigns, mostly on a national level.
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Political Action
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Which best describes why making political allies is a key strategy for lobbyists?
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It places more pressure on lawmakers to vote a certain way.
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Which of these is considered a benefit of lobbying?
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Lobbying facilitates communication between the public and lawmakers.
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Which of these are true of political action committees (PACs) but not of interest groups? Select all that apply.
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PACs provide financial support to political campaigns. PACs are regulated by the Federal Election Commission.