Someone Who Opposes the Influence of Interest Groups on the American

question 94

Multiple Choice

Someone who opposes the influence of interest groups on the American political system and the formation of public policy would most likely be opposed to which action?

• A) A labor union group like the AFL-CIO losing a case appealed to the Supreme Court
• B) The passage of a law that restricts the ability of interest groups to influence members of Congress.
• C) Congress setting strict limits on lobbying activities by pharmaceutical and healthcare companies.
• D) An automotive company like General Motors influencing vehicle safety standard regulations to lower costs.

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