The Ability to Make Sizable and Strategically Placed Campaign Contributions

question 68

Multiple Choice

The ability to make sizable and strategically placed campaign contributions helps interest groups ______.

• A) purchase a foothold with members of the minority party in Congress, who will favor those interest groups when they rise to the majority party
• B) purchase the votes of all representatives or senators who are on the fence about a particular issue
• C) flex their political muscles to their competing interest groups
• D) buy access to representatives, senators, the White House, and their staffs
• E) take advantage of the tax benefits enjoyed through political rather than corporate spending

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