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:

Face Value

The nominal or dollar value printed on a financial instrument, such as a bond or stock certificate.

Bond Certificate

A physical document representing the investor's right to receive the principal and interest from a bond issuer.

Semiannual Interest

Interest that is calculated and paid twice a year, often on a bond or loan.

Bond Premium

The amount by which the market price of a bond exceeds its face value, usually occurring when the bond's interest rate is higher than the current market rate.