Which of the following statements about the relationship between lobbyists and members of Congress is most accurate?
A) Members of Congress are not allowed to receive any gifts or donations from registered lobbyists.
B) Lobbyists can provide a valuable democratic function by keeping members of Congress informed about important issues.
C) Despite popular views of congressional corruption, it has been several decades since a member of Congress has been formally charged with inappropriately receiving gifts from lobbyists.
D) After leaving Congress, a former congressperson can immediately accept a position as a congressional lobbyist.
E) A former congressional staffer can become a congressional lobbyist immediately after leaving the staff job.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q25: Informal groups of lawmakers who gather together
Q26: Most of the actual review of legislation
Q27: The franking privilege allows members of Congress
Q28: Which of the following statements about majority-minority
Q29: Congresspersons who try to balance the desires
Q31: Congresspersons who focus primarily on enacting the
Q32: What was notable about the Congress elected
Q33: The term gerrymander refers to
A) the redrawing
Q34: Which of the following statements about congressional
Q35: Congresspersons who focus primarily on using their
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents