A supporter of limiting campaign contributions from corporations is likely to make which of these ...

A supporter of limiting campaign contributions from corporations is likely to make which of these arguments?
 
  a. The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution should not be interpreted as protecting the power of money.
  b. Any growing inequality of wealth has been caused by economic trends that are independent of government policies.
  c. Any advantage as a result of corporate influence is canceled out by the high taxes levied on corporations and by overregulation of corporations.
  d. Political action committees are merely organizations that permit individuals with a shared interest to coordinate their political activity; shared economic interests are just as worthy of representation as religious, ideological, ethnic, or any other kind of interest.
  e. All of these are arguments that supporters would make.

 Q. 2

Which statement would be illustrated by the success of an interest group?
 
  a. Citizens who are willing to get organized, inform themselves, and spend time talking to politicians can sometimes influence policy.
  b. Wealthy special interests always win in the legislative process.
  c. Groups can influence government without being organized or particularly excited about their issues.
  d. By definition, all lobbyists are paid high salaries and serve special economic interests.
  e. Most Texas legislators are avid bicycle riders.

 Q. 3

Which person can be considered a lobbyist?
 
  a. a professional who is influential in his or her line of work
 b. a former state legislator or executive with knowledge of the political process
  c. a wealthy donor
  d. a concerned citizen who is willing to get organized and inform himself or herself about the public interest
  e. all of these

 Q. 4

To combat the problems that come with representing poor groups, lobbyists must rely on all of the following except _____.
 
  a. persistence
 b. providing information
 c. passion
 d. plutocratic governance
  e. all of these are relied on

 Q. 5

Which word is defined as the means used to attempt to influence policymakers?
 
  a. lobbying
 b. legislating
 c. adjudicating
  d. executing
 e. fundraising

 Q. 6

Lobbying is an activity that refers to _____.
 
  a. buying favors in Austin
  b. efforts to influence policymakers face-to-face
  c. citizens voting on election day
  d. twisting the arms of legislators
  e. bribery and corruption