Author Question: What is the connection between lobbyists and the average citizen? a. Lobbyists never represent ... (Read 34 times)

Pineapplelove6 · **on:** Jul 9, 2018

What is the connection between lobbyists and the average citizen?

a. Lobbyists never represent the views of the average citizen.
b. Lobbyists use unfair tactics that drown out the demands of the average citizen.
c. Average citizens are often members of groups that have lobbyists, like the AARP.
d. The main task of all lobbyists is to represent the average citizen.

Question 2

When faced with a financial bind, many states borrow money from state pension funds to pay today's bill. What long-term impact does this have?

a. The pension funds will run out of money sooner.
b. The pension fund will end up with more money due to the interest the borrowed money will earn.
c. The state will have a surplus somewhere else.
d. In order to give out the pensions promised, the government will have to make up the money in the future.