The real key to success in lobbying is the
a. integrity of the lobbyist.
b. ability to organize grassroots activities and gain votes.
c. campaign contributions or independent spending for candidates.
d. ability to hire former government officials and Congress members.
C
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Which is NOT a main function of focus groups?
a) generating insight into previously misunderstood topics b) in-depth information gathering on one participant c) understanding how group members arrive at their conclusions d) encouraging group interaction
The U.S. district courts are considered courts of general jurisdiction which means that they
A) can only hear cases presented by the general public. B) must defer final ruling to the Supreme Court. C) can hear cases involving a broad array of issues. D) only hear cases involving class actions. E) are limited to civil litigation.
What role does public opinion play in shaping government policy in the United States?
A) Most public opinion tends to be liberal which is in accordance with government policy. B) While public opinion affects the presidential nomination it does not affect the legislative process. C) Public opinion is generally ignored by the legislators. D) Public opinion has an affect on the policies adopted by government, including the judiciary. E) Public opinion plays a role in social policies but does not affect other types of policies.
Legislators typically avoid doing casework because it does not benefit everyone in their districts
Indicate whether the statement is true or false