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❀ ❝ interest groups & lobbying ❞ ❀ ︙ american government — civic involvement & participation (quick study set!)

Terms in this set (10)

which best describes the work done by lobbyists?
they apply pressure on lawmakers to pass laws that are favorable to clients.
political action committees (PACs) are formed by...
interest groups
powerful and influential groups called __________ committees have arisen to finance political campaigns, mostly on a national level.
political action
which best describes how the information lobbyists provide to lawmakers is significant?
lobbyists can present information in a way that supports their clients' positions.
which best describes what economic interest groups generally support?
business interests
which of these are true of political action committees (PACs) but not of interest groups?
PACs provide financial support to political campaigns & PACs are regulated by the Federal Election Commission.
which best describes why making political allies is a key strategy for lobbyists?
it places more pressure on lawmakers to vote a certain way.
if super political action committees (PACs) cannot donate directly to political campaigns, how do they best support the campaigns?
they run independent campaigns in support of candidates.
the first amendment to the constitution guarantees citizens the right to...
influence their representatives' decisions.
which amendment to the constitution gives people the right to petition the government for a redress of grievances?
the first amendment
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