Discuss the relationship between lobbyists and members of Congress in terms of what each offers the other
What will be an ideal response?
An ideal response will:
1, Explain that lobbyists seek to gain access to and the support of members of Congress on key legislation.
2, Explain that members of Congress grant access to lobbyists because lobbyists provide them with campaign contributions and can offer them technical expertise and information on issues they may be unfamiliar with.
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a. the U.S. Supreme Court. b. U.S. courts of appeal. c. U.S. district courts. d. U.S. military courts. e. state courts.
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a. George H. W. Bush b. Richard M. Nixon c. Lyndon Johnson d. Ronald Reagan
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