Currently, defense spending makes up about what percentage of the overall U.S. budget?
A) 10 percent
B) 20 percent
C) 40 percent
D) 50 percent
E) 75 percent
Q. 2According to state law, which of the following statements about lobbying is incorrect?
A) Not all lobbyists are required by state law to report their activities.
B) Lobbyists must report the general areas of their policy concerns.
C) Individuals and organizations that spend more than a specified amount of money on members of the legislature are required to report those expenditures.
D) All lobbyists must file financial reports with the secretary of state.
Q. 3The __________ is a result of the Cold War when __________.
A) national debt; entitlement spending increased rapidly
B) Department of Homeland Security; the need for a unified security structure became apparent
C) Central Intelligence Agency; the National Security Council ceased to function
D) military-industrial complex; defense budgets rose to as much as 40 percent of federal spending
E) military-industrial complex; the military was privatized in opposition to socialism
Q. 4All of the following must be reported by lobbyists EXCEPT
A) their expenditures for advertising to support or oppose legislation.
B) any gift over 50 to a state employee or member of the legislature.
C) the number of times they meet with members of Congress.
D) the range in which their compensation falls.
Q. 5During the 1980s, Representative Charlie Wilson (D-TX) worked behind the scenes with the CIA to arm and sustain a rebel group to revolt against occupation by the Soviet Union in which foreign country?
A) Afghanistan
B) Iran
C) Russia
D) Iraq
E) North Korea
Q. 6Which state agency has the responsibility to establish standards of conduct for lobbyists?
A) Texas Public Policy Commission
B) Sunset Advisory Commission
C) Texas Audit Commission
D) Texas Ethics Commission
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