Which statement best describes both the positive and negative effects lobbyists have on the democratic process?A.Lobbyists help voters learn more about candidates for office, but prevent third parties from successfully challenging the two-party system.B.Lobbyists help political leaders spread their messages to voters, but rely heavily on donations from corporations and super PACs.C.Lobbyists make the role of money in politics more transparent but allow the majority to more easily deny rights to vulnerable minority groups.D.Lobbyists give small groups a voice in U.S. politics but may influence lawmakers to support policies that do not benefit the public in general.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which statement about lobbyists is most accurate?A.Lobbyists avoid building close relationships with lawmakers.B.Lobbyists focus on regulating the activities of the judicial branch.C.Lobbyists represent the concerns of individual citizens at the federal level only.D.Lobbyists represent individuals and organizations on issues that major political parties might not address.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

On high-profile issues like climate change, lobbyingGroup of answer choiceshas little effect on the views of members of Congress.has an effect with some members and no effect on other members of Congress, regardless of party.has great potential to change the views of members of Congress.has little effect on members of Congress who are Democrats, but great effect on members of Congress who are Republicans.

Which statement best summarizes the role of interest groups in the U.S. political process?A.They work to undermine the two-party system by promoting candidates with unconventional political beliefs.B.They attempt to influence policy makers and the public to support policies that benefit a particular industry or group.C.They investigate and report on issues related to public policy in order to keep voters informed.D.They fight to limit the influence of money over the political process by advocating changes to campaign finance laws.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

What is lobbying?Multiple choice question.Persuading elected representatives to vote in your favor by visiting their offices, talking directly with them, and using personal contactsAttaching an unrelated amendment to a bill while in conference committeeHolding field hearings regarding a bill to attract publicity for legislators

Read this scenario:An interest group has gathered a number of local bicyclists, many of whom have never bothered to vote before. By working together, they are able to lobby the city government to add more bike lanes to downtown streets.Which positive function of interest groups does the scenario describe?A.Serving as watchdogs to prevent government corruptionB.Informing the general public about issuesC.Raising money to support candidatesD.Inspiring political participationSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS