Lobbyist and Special Interest groups

What amendment gives lobbyists and special interest groups the freedom to try and affect public policy?

What protects special interest groups?

• 14th Amendment

• Articles of Confederation

• 1st Amendment

• None of these

How do interest groups support someone who is going to court over issues they support?

• Tell them to call their representatives

• Testify for them in court

• Bail them out of jail

• Pay for attorneys that individuals can't afford

What are lobbyists?

• people who can sit and hang out in public areas

• people who try to persuade Congressmen to make laws or vote a certain way

• people who can vote on issues

• people who work for special interest groups

Special interest groups use a variety of methods to achieve their goals. Check all that apply.

• influencing public opinion

• electing officials

• using lobbyist

• influencing elections

• going to court

Interest Groups are groups of ​ (a)   who come together to use the ​ (b)   to increase the ​ (c)   they have on ​ (d)   .

• power of numbers
• influence
• public policy
• people
• attorneys
• Congressmen
• Constitution
• money

Knowing what you know about Democrats and Republicans, a Labor Interest Group would most likely support which candidate?

• Democrat

• Republican

Knowing what you know about Democrats and Republicans, an Environmental Interest Group would most likely support which candidate?

• Democrat

• Republican

Knowing what you know about Democrats and Republicans, a Gun Rights Interest Group would most likely support which candidate?

• Democrat

• Republican

Knowing what you know about Democrats and Republicans, a Finance/Insurance/RealEstate Interest Group would most likely support which candidate?

• Democrat

• Republican