Jack Abramoff and Lobbying Scandal Quiz

What was Jack Abramoff's role in the scandal?

• Independent lobbyist

• Republican lobbyist

• Democratic lobbyist

• Green Party lobbyist

How much money did Jack Abramoff take home annually?

• $10 million

• $5 million

• $20 million

• $15 million

What were the charges Jack Abramoff pled guilty to?

• Money laundering and forgery

• Identity theft and cybercrime

• Tax evasion and fraud

• Bribery and embezzlement

What did Jack Abramoff offer to lawmakers in return for their votes on legislation?

• Access to private jets

• Free meals at his restaurant

• All of the above

• Tickets to sporting events

What was the insidious technique that Abramoff perfected to get special deals for his clients?

• Making the language obscure and confusing

• Crafting precise and informative language

• Seeking public opinion on the matter

• Not involving lawmakers in the process

What did Bob Ney do after being approached by Neil Volts to insert language into a reform bill?

• Served 17 months in federal prison

• Reported the incident to authorities

• Inserted the language to provide a backdoor license to an Indian casino

• Refused to comply

What did Jack Abramoff believe is the most important thing that needs to be done to clean up the system?

• Prohibit members of Congress from ever becoming lobbyists

• None of the above

• Increase the limit on gifts to lawmakers

• Allow lobbyists to have more influence