Lobbying Reforms Made in 1995 and 1996, Both Through Legislation

question 63

Multiple Choice

Lobbying reforms made in 1995 and 1996, both through legislation and congressional rules, included

• A) defining a lobbyist as anyone who spends 20 percent of his or her time lobbying Congress or the executive branch.
• B) requiring lobbyists to register with congressional officials.
• C) reporting on the nature of lobbying efforts.
• D) rules meant to restrict the value of gifts given to members of Congress.
• E) All of the above.

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Definitions:

Agent

An individual or entity authorized to act on behalf of another (the principal) in dealings with a third party.

Owner

An individual or entity that legally possesses property, rights, or titles.

Authority

The legal power or right given to an individual or entity to act on behalf of another or make decisions within certain guidelines or scopes.

Specified Time

A clearly defined or established period within which something is supposed to happen or be completed.