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Interest Groups and Lobbying Answers

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Which interest group is an example of a public interest group?

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the Tobacco Institute
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League of United Latin American Citizens
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the American Medical Association
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the Motion Picture Association of America
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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.
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Lobbyists can present information in a way that supports their clients’ positions.
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Political action committees (PACs) are formed by

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lobbyists.
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interest groups.
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political campaigns.
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super PACs.
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Which interest group is an example of an ideological interest group?

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

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researching and understanding issues being considered by lawmakers.
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practicing law and defending clients in court.
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registering with the government and getting a specialized license.
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making political connections and giving gifts to lawmakers in exchange for support.
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How does lobbying negatively affect government?

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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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How does lobbying benefit the government?

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Lobbying simplifies the decision-making process for lawmakers.
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Lobbying presents all interests equally.
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Lobbying helps educate and inform lawmakers.
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Lobbying ensures all citizens’ opinions inform government decisions.
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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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What is the main purpose of an interest group?

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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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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 interest group is an example of a single-issue interest group?

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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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To which office in the federal government would the National Rifle Association submit its brief in support of super PACs in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission?

A
the Office of the President
B
the Supreme Court
C
the Senate
D
the House of Representatives
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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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