Author Question: Political scientists believe that groups give campaign contributions to candidates seeking office in ... (Read 111 times)

vicotolentino · **on:** Jul 9, 2018

Political scientists believe that groups give campaign contributions to candidates seeking office in hopes of gaining access. Which of the following statements best describes the meaning of access?

a. It is an open door through which a group's lobbyists can influence the details of legislation.
b. It is the ability of an interest group to control the votes of an official on major pieces of legislation.
c. It provides interest groups with the opportunity to have their own officials appointed to important positions in the government.
d. It guarantees that elected officials will always support the position of the interest group
e. It gives elected officials the cash they need to buy information from think tanks.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a cabinet-level department?

a. Federal Trade Commission
b. Postal Service
c. National Institutes of Health
d. Justice Department
e. Environmental Protection Agency