« previous next »

Author Question: Briefly describe the role of lobbying in state and local politics. What strategies do lobbyists ... (Read 39 times)

jwb375

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 540
on: Jul 9, 2018
Briefly describe the role of lobbying in state and local politics. What strategies do lobbyists employ to influence government decisions?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Which organization(s) emerged in order to comply with laws regulating the contributions of interest groups to campaigns?
 
  a. Common Cause
  b. Watchdog groups
  c. Political action committees
  d. Peak associations


Hikerman221

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 346
Reply #1 on: Jul 9, 2018
Answer to Question 1

An ideal response would be:
 Importance of lobbying in present-day politics
 The common misconception of lobbying
 What constitutes lobbying
 The influence of lobbyists on state and local level politics
 Example of direct and indirect strategies used by lobbyists

Answer to Question 2

Answer: c


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The average adult has about 21 square feet of skin.

Did you know?

Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness. As of yet, there is no cure. Everyone is at risk, and there may be no warning signs. It is six to eight times more common in African Americans than in whites. The best and most effective way to detect glaucoma is to receive a dilated eye examination.

Did you know?

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) in overdose can seriously damage the liver. It should never be taken by people who use alcohol heavily; it can result in severe liver damage and even a condition requiring a liver transplant.

Did you know?

Cyanide works by making the human body unable to use oxygen.

Did you know?

Cocaine was isolated in 1860 and first used as a local anesthetic in 1884. Its first clinical use was by Sigmund Freud to wean a patient from morphine addiction. The fictional character Sherlock Holmes was supposed to be addicted to cocaine by injection.

Monks Mound, the centerpiece of Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, Illinois, Mississippian ... Monks Mound, the centerpiece of Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, Illinois, Mississippian ...
Fixed bed state (i) and complete fluidization (ii) Fixed bed state (i) and complete fluidization (ii)
Reproductive Strategies Reproductive Strategies
Farmers’ markets provide fresh, local produce to consumers Farmers’ markets provide fresh, local produce to consumers
Some of the Various E. coli Genes and Their Products or Role in Replication Some of the Various E. coli Genes and Their Products or Role in Replication
Twenty percent of the automobiles inspected at a state inspection station required repairs to ... Twenty percent of the automobiles inspected at a state inspection station required repairs to ...
Video: Gastrulation: cross section of the frog

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library