1.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.

Answer: Lobbying facilitates communication between the public and lawmakers.

2.Lobbyists are required to follow strict state voting laws. restrictions on free speech. tax regulations on income. legal and ethical standards.

Answer: legal and ethical standards.

3.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.

Answer: researching and understanding issues being considered by lawmakers

4.If super political action committees (PACs) cannot donate directly to political campaigns, how do they best support the campaigns? They run negative campaigns against opponents. They pay for goods and services that can be donated. They run independent campaigns in support of candidates. They lobby Congress in support of candidates.

Answer: They run independent campaigns in support of candidates.

5. 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.

Answer: Lobbying helps educate and inform lawmakers.

6. 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. This amendment guarantees citizens the right to bear arms against the government. establish a national religion. influence their representatives’ decisions. vote in elections.

Answer: influence their representatives’ decisions.

7. How does lobbying negatively affect government? Lobbying enables outsiders to influence government. Lobbyists control the information that lawmakers receive. Lobbyists overload lawmakers with biased information. Lobbying creates opportunities for corruption.

Answer: Lobbying creates opportunities for corruption.

8. What is the main purpose of an interest group? to influence government policy to overthrow the government to vote to pass laws in Congress to fill key staff positions in the White House

Answer: to influence government policy

9. Which best describes what economic interest groups generally support? tax reform government subsidies business interests international trade

Answer: business interests

10. 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.

Answer: Yes, they advise on rules and legislation and file briefs with the courts.