Bell ringer 12/12/24

Front

Who do lobbyists represent in their attempts to influence government?

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interest groups

Answer explanation

Interest groups, in their efforts to influence government, will use lobbyists who will represent the interest group’s point of view on issues that concern the interest group.

Front

Based on the government system in the United States, which individual activity is used to directly influence legislative decisions? Options: watching political debates on television, collecting opinions for a yearbook, discussing political issues at work, gathering signatures for a petition

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gathering signatures for a petition

Answer explanation

- This activity will allow individuals to directly influence the lawmaking process by gathering signatures to make a written request to the government, showing that many citizens support or discourage specific government actions.

Front

According to this excerpt, which conclusion can be reached? Options: Lobbyists impact how the media endorses officials. Lobbyists impact how individuals use the media. Lobbyists impact decision-making. Lobbyists impact court decisions.

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Lobbyists impact decision-making.

Answer explanation

The main impact that lobbyists have on the government is through their impact on the laws that Congress makes. The heads of Cabinet departments are nominated by the president, who signs bills into law. This means that Executive Branch officials may be given gifts to encourage them to persuade the president to sign or not sign a bill that has been presented to the president by Congress. The heads of Cabinet departments are also responsible for enforcing the laws; lobbyists may try to impact how laws are enforced.