_____ is an indirect technique used by interest groups to influence government policy.

_____ is an indirect technique used by interest groups to influence government policy.
 
  A) Lobbying
  B) Providing election support
  C) Forming political action committees
  D) Mobilizing constituents
  E) Participating in elections

Question -2-

Which of the following is true of American interest groups?
 
  A) Interest groups are considered undemocratic.
  B) Interest groups have become a permanent part of American government.
  C) Each interest group can only be represented by a single lobbyist throughout its existence.
  D) All the major interest groups have headquarters in Los Angeles.
  E) Interest group representatives are seldom consulted when Congress drafts new legislation.

Question -3-

The__________included provisions requiring the disclosure of lawmakers' requests for earmarks in legislation.
 
  A) Federal Regulation of Lobbying Act of 1946
  B) Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007
  C) Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002
  D) Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995
  E) Legislative Reorganization Act of 1970

Question -4-

Interest groups may form-and existing groups may become more politically active-when:
 
  A) the number of privately owned companies increases.
  B) the government expands its scope of activities.
  C) the government fails and there is anarchy.
  D) the president declares an emergency.
  E) the private sector increases its scope of activities.