Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Lobbying is the attempt to influence government policy, usually on behalf of an interest group
2. The 2010 gubernatorial election (Jerry Brown vs. Meg Whitman) broke all previous records for campaign spending.
3. Organized interest groups and lobbies provide large financial resources for candidates.
4. Websites, emails, text messaging and robocalls have become important vehicles for campaigning.
5. The California Teachers’ Association and the Automobile Club of America are
considered to be interest groups.


1.TRUE
2.TRUE
3. TRUE
4.TRUE
5.TRUE

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