Author Question: How might you characterize the difference between inside lobbying and outside lobbying? a. Inside ... (Read 29 times)

elizabeth18 · **on:** Jul 9, 2018

How might you characterize the difference between inside lobbying and outside lobbying?

a. Inside lobbying focuses on reelecting incumbent candidates, while outside lobbying pursues the election of challengers.
b. Inside lobbying most often occurs with members of Congress and their staff, while outside lobbying focus primarily on the executive branch.
c. Inside lobbying occurs within the power structures of Washington, while outside lobbying is driven by individuals who are outside the political system. -
d. Inside lobbyists advocate directly with decision makers in government, while outside lobbying seek to influence opinion and stimulate action by the general public.

Question 2

Tax rates for the wealthiest Americans, particularly the super-wealthy, have dropped dramatically over the past three and a half decades, regardless of whether Republicans or Democrats are in control in Washington. What does this suggest?

a. Both Democrats and Republicans are in favor of lowering taxes for the wealthy. -
b. Bribery is rampant in Washington.
c. The disturbance theory has influenced tax brackets over the past thirty years, as predicted.
d. The political influence of wealthy Americans has been fairly constant no matter which party has headed the government.