Which Restriction on the Actions of Lobbyists Passed in 1996

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which restriction on the actions of lobbyists passed in 1996 is still in effect today?

• A)relaxed control over the practice of honoraria
• B)limited the size of individual gifts to no more than $50
• C)banned travel of congressional representatives on corporate jets
• D)allowed businesses to deduct lobbying costs as a business expense
• E)prohibited businesses from deducting lobbying costs as a business expense

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Definitions:

Excise Taxes

Taxes levied on specific goods, such as tobacco or alcohol, often to discourage their use or to raise revenue.

Taxation

The practice by which governments impose charges on citizens and corporate entities to fund public spending and services, playing a key role in economic policy and regulation.

Local Government

The administration of a particular town, city, county, or district with responsibility for providing services and enforcing regulations at a local level.

Expenditures

The action of spending funds or the amount spent on various items or services, including operational costs, investments, and personal spending.