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Which phase describes the primary job of a lobbyist?
- to influence policy-making
- to get people elected
- to intimidate lawmakers
- to gain clients access to events
Lobbyists are hired by interest groups to influence the government's decisions when creating public policy and enacting laws.
Lobbyists are hired by interest groups to influence the government's decisions when creating public policy and enacting laws.
Lobbyists are hired by interest groups to influence the government's decisions when creating public policy and enacting laws.
Lobbyists are hired by interest groups to influence the government's decisions when creating public policy and enacting laws.
What is the main reason interest groups employ lobbyists?
- to identify the government officials who might accept bribes
- to meet with other lobbyists and create collaborative plans of action
- to pass along specific messages to lawmakers and government officials
- to maintain a constant presence in Washington, promoting the group's agenda
The lobbyist's only job is to advocate for the concerns of the interest group that he or she represents.
The lobbyist's only job is to advocate for the concerns of the interest group that he or she represents.
The lobbyist's only job is to advocate for the concerns of the interest group that he or she represents.
The lobbyist's only job is to advocate for the concerns of the interest group that he or she represents.
Which part of the federal government is the most important for lobbyists to influence?
- the courts
- Congress
- the president
- government agencies
A lobbyist's relationships with lawmakers is the most important factor in his or her success since lobbyists often work very closely with senators and representatives to get favorable legislation written and passed.
A lobbyist's relationships with lawmakers is the most important factor in his or her success since lobbyists often work very closely with senators and representatives to get favorable legislation written and passed.
A lobbyist's relationships with lawmakers is the most important factor in his or her success since lobbyists often work very closely with senators and representatives to get favorable legislation written and passed.
A lobbyist's relationships with lawmakers is the most important factor in his or her success since lobbyists often work very closely with senators and representatives to get favorable legislation written and passed.
Which phrase best describes what lobbyists do to influence policy once they gain access to a lawmaker?
- serve as a consultant as the bill is written and debated
- find a group of lawmakers to back the bill
- introduce a bill to Congress by presenting it on the floor
- connect members of the interest group to the lawmaker
Once lobbyists gain access to the lawmaker, they provide research and other information, and they may even write the actual bill. They then see the process through to the end when the bill is signed into law.
Once lobbyists gain access to the lawmaker, they provide research and other information, and they may even write the actual bill. They then see the process through to the end when the bill is signed into law.
Once lobbyists gain access to the lawmaker, they provide research and other information, and they may even write the actual bill. They then see the process through to the end when the bill is signed into law.
Once lobbyists gain access to the lawmaker, they provide research and other information, and they may even write the actual bill. They then see the process through to the end when the bill is signed into law.
How does the AARP influence government today?
- It persuades its members to become directly involved.
- It lobbies to secure benefits for its members.
- It organizes demonstrations and rallies.
- It donates money to the political party in control.
The AARP is also good at mobilizing its base, but its strength lies in its ability to lobby to retain the benefits important to older Americans, such as Social Security and Medicare
The AARP is also good at mobilizing its base, but its strength lies in its ability to lobby to retain the benefits important to older Americans, such as Social Security and Medicare
The AARP is also good at mobilizing its base, but its strength lies in its ability to lobby to retain the benefits important to older Americans, such as Social Security and Medicare
The AARP is also good at mobilizing its base, but its strength lies in its ability to lobby to retain the benefits important to older Americans, such as Social Security and Medicare
In what area of political change has the NAACP helped through its lobbying efforts?
- lower taxes for the middle class
- voting rights for women
- civil rights protections
- repeal of environmental regulations
Through its relentless advocacy for equal rights, the NAACP expanded civil rights protections for all Americans, including African Americans. The group helped ensure the desegregation of schools and lobbied for the Civil Rights and Voting Acts of the 1960s.
Through its relentless advocacy for equal rights, the NAACP expanded civil rights protections for all Americans, including African Americans. The group helped ensure the desegregation of schools and lobbied for the Civil Rights and Voting Acts of the 1960s.
Through its relentless advocacy for equal rights, the NAACP expanded civil rights protections for all Americans, including African Americans. The group helped ensure the desegregation of schools and lobbied for the Civil Rights and Voting Acts of the 1960s.
Through its relentless advocacy for equal rights, the NAACP expanded civil rights protections for all Americans, including African Americans. The group helped ensure the desegregation of schools and lobbied for the Civil Rights and Voting Acts of the 1960s.
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