Which of the following is NOT an example of how journalists may have influence?
a. Journalists tell readers about candidates in an election and what they stand for.
b. Journalists may write about how a certain policy may impact a legislator's constituents.
c. Journalists generally make campaign contributions on behalf of the media organization for which they work.
d. Journalists may expose corruption on the part of a public official or a lobbyist.
Question -2-The person who is the principal assistant to the governor is the
a. chief of staff.
b. attorney General.
c. lieutenant governor.
d. district attorney.
Question -3-Retired legislators are said to make the best lobbyists. Which statement below does NOT support this belief?
a. They gain access easier because they are friends with the elected officials.
b. They understand the legislative process very well.
c. They know committee leaders personally and can express the views of the interest in a relaxed fashion.
d. They are usually very wealthy and able to make personal contributions to candidates.
Question -4-Modern-day mayors and governors have been stripped of their patronage power. What is patronage?
a. Campaigning in sections of town where you know you have supporters.
b. The ability of elected officials to appoint political supporters to government jobs.
c. Having to take a test in order to get a government job.
d. A corrupt method of awarding government contracts.
Question -5-The law passed under George W. Bush, which compelled states to improve student performance and deal with low performing schools was
a. the National Defense Education Act.
b. the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
c. the No Child Left Behind Act.
d. the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.
Question -6-A grassroots organization might try to influence a public official using all of the following methods EXCEPT:
a. A significant number of letters from constituents on a particular issue.
b. Large campaign donations by a number of interest groups.
c. A substantial number of constituent phone calls to the official over an issue of concern.
d. A large number of emails from constituents over an issue of concern.
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