Lobbying Is

question 24

Multiple Choice

Lobbying is

• A) an attempt by an individual or group to influence the passage of legislation by exerting indirect pressure, through advertisements and media coverage, on members of Congress or a state legislature.
• B) an attempt by an individual or group to influence the passage of legislation by exerting direct pressure on members of Congress or a state legislature.
• C) an attempt by an individual or group to influence the passage of legislation by exerting indirect pressure, through phone calls or e-mails, on members of Congress or a state legislature.
• D) the act of working on a re-election campaign.
• E) making illegal campaign contributions to government officials.

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Definitions:

Face Value

The nominal or dollar value printed on a financial instrument, such as a bond or stock certificate, representing its legal value.

Semiannually

A term that describes an event or action that occurs twice a year, typically every six months.

Bond Premium

The amount by which the selling price of a bond exceeds its face value, typically resulting from interest rates lower than the bond's coupon rate.

Interest Payment

The payment made to creditors or bondholders as compensation for the use of borrowed money, typically calculated as a percentage of the principal.