Why Are Campaign Contributions So Important for Interest Groups Seeking

question 83

Multiple Choice

Why are campaign contributions so important for interest groups seeking to influence government?

• A) Legislators only grant meetings with interest groups that offer campaign contributions.
• B) Members of Congress are better listeners when hearing from interests that supported their campaign.
• C) Groups can offer contributions in return for favorable votes on pending legislation.
• D) Organizations seeking to offer input on a political party's platform are required to make campaign contributions.

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