Question

The____________ Amendment protects the right of individuals and groups to petition the US government. People with particular economic or social concerns often form_____________ to influence lawmakers to act on their behalf. Powerful and influential groups called____________ committees have also arisen to finance political campaigns, mostly on a national level.

Answer 1

The complete sentences are:

The First Amendment protects the right of individuals and groups to petition the US government.

People with particular economic or social concerns often form interest groups to influence lawmakers to act on their behalf.

Powerful and influential groups called political action committees have also arisen to finance political campaigns, mostly on a national level.

The first amendment prohibits the US Congress to enact any laws prohibiting the freedom of belief, press or expression. It was adopted on December 15, 1791.

An interest group is also called an advocacy group, is an organized group, that uses several forms of advocacy to influence not just a political party, but also public opinion. They play a crucial role in modern politics.

Political action committees are tax-exempt groups who launch fundraising campaigns to finance political parties or movements.