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The purpose of a waiting period between holding a government post and a lobbying position is to
 
  a. allow individuals a period of recuperation after the high demands of public service.
  b. keep the number of lobbyists as low as possible.
  c. keep people from taking unfair advantage of the contacts and knowledge they gained from public service.
  d. provide relief for a strained federal budget.
  e. provide time for the extensive background check many interest groups require.

Question 2

A top executive for a major defense firm has served in two previous administrations. This is an example of
 
  a. a breach of ethics for a former government employee.
  b. a revolving door between the public and private sectors.
  c. bribery.
  d. bundling.
  e. a high level lobbyist.



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snackralk

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Answer to Question 1

c. keep people from taking unfair advantage of the contacts and knowledge they gained from public service.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B




WhattoUnderstand

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Reply 2 on: Jul 9, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


mochi09

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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