The Center for Responsive Politics Publishes Data About Dollars Spent

question 5

Multiple Choice

The Center for Responsive Politics publishes data about dollars spent on lobbying efforts by major companies, industries, and other entities seeking to influence congressional legislation and the political process. The table below lists the industries that spent the most money on lobbying activities in 2011 and 2013:

According to this data, which one of the following statements is true?

• A) Most of the top industries spent less on lobbying activities in 2013 compared to 2011.
• B) Most of the top industries spent more on lobbying activities in 2013 compared to 2011.
• C) The Computers/Internet and the Insurance industries both increased spending on lobbying activities from 2011 to 2013.
• D) Hospitals and nursing homes spent more on lobbying activities in 2013 than in 2011.
• E) Health professionals spent more on lobbying activities in 2011 than 2013.

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Definitions:

Accounts Payable

The amount a company owes to suppliers for items or services purchased on credit.

Accrued Liabilities

Liabilities that have been incurred (i.e., they represent obligations) but have not yet been paid or recorded through the normal invoicing process.

Operating Activities

Activities directly related to the core business operations of a company, including sales, service, and production.

Prepaid Expenses

Payments made in advance for goods or services to be received in the future.