Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Relationship Between

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between lobbyists and Congress in recent years?

• A) The relationship between Congress and lobbyists has become distant and strained.
• B) The relationship between lobbyists and Congress has become so close that many have argued that lobbyists have become like staff members to the Republican leadership.
• C) Lobbyists are more heavily relied on for information but are less important as sources of campaign contributions.
• D) Since the breakdown of iron triangles,most successful lobbyists have moved on to state legislatures.
• E) Lobbyists have abandoned Congress and focused their lobbying efforts on the executive and judicial branches.

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Definitions:

Class Conflict

A struggle between different social classes, typically between the working class and the capitalist class, over disparities in wealth, power, and status.

Unitarist View

A perspective in employment relations that sees the organization as an integrated entity with a shared goal, minimizing the role of conflict between employees and management.

Employment Relationships

The legal and practical connection between employers and employees, encompassing rights, responsibilities, and expectations.

Constituents

Individuals or groups represented by an elected official or organization, often used in the context of legislative bodies or unions.