When Interest Groups Give Campaign Contributions to a Political Candidate

question 11

Multiple Choice

When interest groups give campaign contributions to a political candidate, what are they expecting to get in return from the candidate?

• A) Their vote on any issue that affects the interest group
• B) Better tables at other political fund raisers
• C) Access to the candidate so that their positions will be considered
• D) An appearance at the interest group's national convention
• E) Influence on who the president picks for cabinet positions

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Definitions:

Poverty Rate

The percentage of people residing under the poverty threshold, signifying the degree of financial hardship in a community.

Higher Income

Refers to earnings that are above the median income level for a given region or population, often associated with greater economic stability and purchasing power.

Poverty Line

is a threshold set by a government or organization, below which individuals or families are considered to live in poverty, based on income.

Poverty Rate

A measure of the proportion of a population living below the poverty line, indicating the extent of economic hardship.