Question

Which best describes how the information lobbyists provide to lawmakers is significant? A) Lobbyists are allowed to provide false information to undermine opponents. B) Lobbyists have access to information that may not be available to others, even politicians. C) Lobbyists offer precise information on voter positions, which politicians can use in elections. D) Lobbyists can present information in a way that supports their clients’ positions.

Answer 1

i believe your answer is D.

Answer 2

What the lobbyists do:

Research issues

• Build coalitions w/ other groups

• Develop strategy

• Meet with legislators & staff

• Attend/testify at committee hearings

• Negotiate with other legislators,

administration, etc.

• Campaign to build public pressure

Lobbyists form an “extended staff” for Congress

• They provide all sorts of information:

– Technical research on bills

– Political information on bills

– They write speeches

– They provide witnesses for hearings

– They organize legislative coalitions

– They provide info for constituents on MC’s behalf

• Lobbyists provide info to Congress

• Lobbyists also provide info to clients

  – What Congress or agencies are doing

• Lobbyists may act as negotiators

  – They are diplomats trying to win the best deal

The answer that comes closest is B: Lobbyists have access to information that may not be available to others, including politicians.