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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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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.
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Federal Election CommissionFederal Communications CommissionFederal Trade CommissionFederal Maritime Commission

A
Federal Election Commission
B
Federal Communications Commission
C
Federal Trade Commission
D
Federal Maritime Commission
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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
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Political action committees (PACs) are formed by

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lobbyists.
i
interest groups.
p
political campaigns.
s
super PACs.
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If super political action committees (PACs) cannot donate directly to political campaigns, how do they best support the campaigns?

A
They run negative campaigns against opponents.
B
They pay for goods and services that can be donated.
C
They run independent campaigns in support of candidates.
D
They lobby Congress in support of candidates.
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Which interest group is an example of a public interest group?

t
the Tobacco Institute
L
League of United Latin American Citizens
t
the American Medical Association
t
the Motion Picture Association of America
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Lobbyists are required to follow strict

A
state voting laws.
B
restrictions on free speech.
C
tax regulations on income.
D
legal and ethical standards.
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How does lobbying benefit the government?

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Lobbying simplifies the decision-making process for lawmakers.
L
Lobbying presents all interests equally.
L
Lobbying helps educate and inform lawmakers.
L
Lobbying ensures all citizens’ opinions inform government decisions.
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A
political action
B
interest group
C
petition
D
individual
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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 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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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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Which amendment to the Constitution gives people the right to petition the government for a redress of grievances?

A
First Amendment
B
Second Amendment
C
Fifth Amendment
D
Fourteenth Amendment
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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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A lobbyist’s job includes

r
researching and understanding issues being considered by lawmakers.
p
practicing law and defending clients in court.
r
registering with the government and getting a specialized license.
m
making political connections and giving gifts to lawmakers in exchange for support.

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