A corporation has hired George to speak on its behalf about the H-1B visas and influence legislation in its favor. George is a(n) _____.
A) activist
B) angel investor
C) lobbyist
D) marketer
E) publicist
Question 2The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers is an example of a(n):
A) election committee.
B) non-governmental organization.
C) political action committee.
D) political party.
E) conglomeration.
Question 3In the context of the political system, a _____ is a group of people that seeks or receives benefits or favorable treatment from the government.
A) special-interest group
B) social group
C) diversity group
D) self-help group
E) traditional group
Question 4Which of the following statements is most likely to be supported by a Democrat?
A) Marriage and adoption should be limited to heterosexuals.
B) The unborn should be protected in all cases; there should be no public money for abortions.
C) The government should raise taxes on the wealthy and corporations, and expand programs for the poor.
D) The government should increase state and local control of schools.
E) The government should use tax dollars to fund students to attend private schools of their choice if their local school is underperforming.
Question 5Jennifer, a member of the Masses organization, is running for the office of governor in her state. The members of her organization are organizing rallies in her support. Masses is a _____.
A) conglomerate
B) corporation
C) bureaucracy
D) social group
E) political party