front 1 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. | back 1 They run independent campaigns in support of candidates. |
front 2 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 | back 2 to influence government policy |
front 3 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. | back 3 Yes, they advise on rules and legislation and file briefs with the courts. |
front 4 Political action committees (PACs) are formed by lobbyists. interest groups. political campaigns. super PACs. | back 4 interest groups. |
front 5 Which interest group is an example of an ideological interest group? Animal Defense League Save the Children Action Network Senate Conservatives Fund American Federation of Teachers | back 5 Senate Conservatives Fund |
front 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. | back 6 influence their representatives' decisions. |
front 7 Which of these are true of political action committees (PACs) but not of interest groups? Choose two answers. 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. | back 7 PACs provide financial support to political campaigns. PACs are regulated by the Federal Election Commission. |
front 8 Lobbyists are required to follow strict state voting laws. restrictions on free speech. tax regulations on income. legal and ethical standards. | back 8 legal and ethical standards. |
front 9 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 | back 9 to provide transparency on how lobbyists and government officials interact |
front 10 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. | back 10 Lobbying helps educate and inform lawmakers. |