Interest Groups & Lobbying

25 July 2022
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How does lobbying benefit the government? Lobbying simplifies the decision-making process for lawmakers. Lobbying presents all interests equally. Lobbying helps educate and inform lawmakers. Lobbying ensures all citizens' opinions inform government decisions.
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C
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Which of these is considered a benefit of lobbying? Lobbying ensures that lawmakers are well funded for the next election. Lobbying facilitates communication between the public and lawmakers. Lobbying creates an advantage in government for wealthier citizens and corporations. Lobbying reduces opportunities for corruption in government because it reduces the role of money.
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B
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The ____________ is the governmental body that regulates political action committees (PACs).
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Federal Election Commission
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Which of these are true of political action committees (PACs) but not of interest groups? Select all that apply. 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.
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PACs provide financial support to political campaigns. PACs are regulated by the Federal Election Commission.
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Which best describes what economic interest groups generally support? tax reform government subsidies business interests international trade
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C
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Which best describes how the information lobbyists provide to lawmakers is significant? Lobbyists are allowed to provide false information to undermine opponents. Lobbyists have access to information that may not be available to others, even politicians. Lobbyists offer precise information on voter positions, which politicians can use in elections. Lobbyists can present information in a way that supports their clients' positions.
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D
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A lobbyist's job includes researching and understanding issues being considered by lawmakers. practicing law and defending clients in court. registering with the government and getting a specialized license. making political connections and giving gifts to lawmakers in exchange for support.
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A
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Why must lobbyists register with the government and report their activities annually? to provide transparency on how lobbyists and government officials interact to ensure that corrupt practices can be tracked and taxed appropriately to make sure that government employees are in the right buildings during working hours to track which lobbyists are the most successful at influencing changes in policy
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A
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Which best describes why making political allies is a key strategy for lobbyists? It reduces competition between opposing lobbyists. It enables multiple issues to be addressed at once. It places more pressure on lawmakers to vote a certain way. It increases the number of supporting votes for pending legislation.
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C
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Do lobbyists exert influence among all three branches of government? Why or why not? Yes, they advise on rules and legislation and file briefs with the courts. No, they focus on developing legislation. Yes, they influence the election of officials to all three branches. No, the courts are immune to outside influences.
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A