Why Is the Grading of Congress by Interest Groups Considered

question 142

Multiple Choice

Why is the grading of Congress by interest groups considered accurate?

• A) Even though scores may differ between groups, each interest group doing the scoring is clear about what it stands for.
• B) Each interest group uses highly scientific data-collection systems.
• C) Because it is important to the interest group to be accurate, they invest a great deal of effort in creating a grading system that is as accurate as possible.
• D) Interest groups have a great deal of money, which they spend on the best research possible.
• E) Interest groups aren't biased like the media.

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Definitions:

Fiscal Policy

Government use of taxation and spending policies to influence economic conditions, including aggregate demand, employment, and inflation.

Central Bank

A national financial institution that provides banking services to the government and commercial banks of a country, and is responsible for the nation's monetary policy and currency issuance.

Policy Lags

The delay between the identification of a need for economic policy intervention and the actual effect of the policy on the economy.

Stabilization Policies

Government strategies aimed at maintaining economic stability by reducing inflation and unemployment.