Why Are Campaign Contributions So Important for Interest Groups Seeking

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Multiple Choice

Why are campaign contributions so important for interest groups seeking to influence government?

• A) Legislators only grant meetings with interest groups that offer campaign contributions.
• B) Campaign contributions help elect candidates who are friendly to groups' goals.
• C) Groups can offer contributions in return for favorable votes on pending legislation.
• D) Organizations seeking to offer input on a political party's platform are required to make campaign contributions.
• E) There are very few restrictions on campaign contributions, compared to restrictions on lobbying.

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