Lobbyists Have Greater Influence in State Legislatures Than in Congress

question 87

Multiple Choice

Lobbyists have greater influence in state legislatures than in Congress.Which of the following statements, if true, strengthens the argument?

• A)State legislators have smaller professional staff teams and serve shorter terms.
• B)States legislators are more responsive to indirect strategies.
• C)Lobbying regulations are stricter at the state and local level than at the federal level.
• D)State legislators are more informed and tend to have high level of information on specific proposals.
• E)Lobbying is an often neglected public issue.

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The specified date on which the final payment of a loan or other financial instrument is due to be paid.

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Individuals or institutions that hold the debt securities issued by corporations or governmental entities, entitling them to receive interest payments and the return of principal.

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A company that sells or offers its shares to the public or to private investors.

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The process of spreading out a loan into a series of fixed payments over time, or the gradual write-off of the cost of an intangible asset over its useful life.