Which of the Following Statements About Lobbyists and Members of Congress

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about lobbyists and members of Congress is incorrect?

• A) Many members of Congress list lobbyists as treasurers of their re-election campaigns.
• B) Interest groups will often hire lobbyists whom they know to be key fund-raisers for the politicians they hope to influence.
• C) Many of Washington's top lobbyists have close ties to important members of Congress or were themselves important political figures.
• D) Lobbyists have substantial influence in setting the legislative agenda.
• E) Members of Congress are forbidden from ever working for an interest group once they leave office.

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