Timing can be very important in making formal contacts. What is most likely to be a drawback if ...

Timing can be very important in making formal contacts. What is most likely to be a drawback if formal contacts are made before the right time?
 
  a. The information could be leaked.
  b. The information could be forgotten.
  c. There might be no time to explain.
  d. There might not be a chance to approach others.

 Q. 2

Most lobbyists make formal contacts with legislators with the primary intention of which goal?
 
  a. counting the interest group's supporters quickly
  b. answering questions the legislators have and trying to win their support
  c. hiding that the group had been meeting any particular legislator
  d. hiring them as lobbyists

 Q. 3

What is a successful lobbyist least likely to do?
 
  a. testify before committees in the legislature
  b. make many legislative contacts
  c. outline an interest group's position on a pending issue
  d. provide distorted information to the members of legislature

 Q. 4

Which of the following describes a professional, outside lobbyist employed by an interest group to represent its interests on a particular issue?
 
  a. an angel investor
  b. a hired gun
  c. a fat cat
  d. an agency head

 Q. 5

Why do former staff members of elected officials make good lobbyists?
 
  a. They are well-informed of a variety of issues that are important to the legislature.
  b. They have a strong network of resources built from on-the-job experience.
  c. They are hard workers and good researchers.
  d. They have a vested interest in the political process.

 Q. 6

Why do interest groups no longer hire as many of their own members as lobbyists?
 
  a. Interest group members are not as informed about the issues.
  b. It is not cost effective.
  c. Advocacy has become a year-round activity and costs have increased.
  d. Policies have limited the access of interest group members.

 Q. 7

Jacob, who has recently joined an interest group, has been given the responsibility of using the information gathered by his group to persuade the legislators on a particular issue. He serves as the point of contact between the group and policy makers.
 
  What is Jacob's role in the interest group?
  a. angel investor
  b. whistle-blower
  c. campaign consultant
  d. lobbyist