In Addition to Pressuring Members of Congress to Vote a Certain

question 46

Multiple Choice

In addition to pressuring members of Congress to vote a certain way on a bill, interest groups also have substantial influence in

• A) setting the legislative agenda.
• B) getting senators to filibuster debates on bills that they oppose.
• C) determining whether a member of Congress will run for re-election.
• D) deciding committee assignments for members of Congress.
• E) determining whether a bill will receive an open rule or a closed rule.

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