Author Question: Under the 1946 Federal Regulation of Lobbying Act, _____. A) lobbying was prohibited B) bundled ... (Read 34 times)

lb_gilbert · **on:** Jul 9, 2018

Under the 1946 Federal Regulation of Lobbying Act, _____.

A) lobbying was prohibited
B) bundled campaign contributions were banned
C) only those lobbyists who sought to influence federal legislation directly were covered
D) only persons whose lobbying was directed at agencies in the executive branch were required to register as lobbyists and file quarterly reports
E) members of Congress were prohibited from accepting gifts or travel paid for by lobbyists

Question 2

A major complaint by critics of interest groups is that the benefits these groups obtain are not in the general public interest. Which of the following is a reason for this criticism?

A) They allow only wealthy and influential people to join their groups.
B) There is a lack of funds for the development of interest groups.
C) They cannot directly influence public policy.
D) They are considered undemocratic by political scientists.
E) There is an enthusiasm gap between supporters and opponents of any given subsidy.