How do lobbyists typically seek to influence members of Congress?
a. by introducing bills
b. by filing amicus curiae briefs
c. by organizing protests and demonstrations on Capitol Hill
d. by providing technical expertise on policy issues
Question -2-Giving or offering anything of value in an effort to influence government officials in the performance of their duties is called __________.
a. grassroots mobilization
b. bribery
c. coalition building
d. lobbying
Question -3-What is K Street?
a. a location outside the U.S. Capitol building where interest groups are allowed to hold protests
b. a location outside the White House where interest groups are allowed to hold protests
c. the primary location, in Washington, D.C., of many powerful lobbying organizations and interest groups
e. the location of the House of Representatives office building
Question -4-Why are middle class/elite values most often represented through organized interest groups?
a. promoting middle class values is non-controversial and more likely to attract members
b. middle class values are the values are those to which all Americans aspire
c. most group members are professional, college-educated, higher-income persons
d. most group members are working-class and blue-collar women
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