4. In the Presidential Election of 2004 two PACs debated a military issue of Senator Jon Kerry's service during the Vietnam War. What was the issue? (Points: 10)
Senator Kerry did not earn and deserve the military decorations he was given
Senator Kerry was not really in the military during the Vietnam War
Senator Kerry should not have protested the war on his return from battle
5. Historically, people have formed groups for themselves to gather with other people of common interests. An example of the most local common interest group is: (Points: 10)
The Democratic National Committee
A town garden club
Your State's Young Republicans Club
6. An interest group that supports or opposes specific candidates: (Points: 10)
Interest Group
Lobbyist
Political Actions Committee
7. A group with similar interests who work to influence government (Points: 10)
Interest group
Lobbyist
Political Actions Committee
8. Soft money contributions are given directly to the candidate or to the party. (Points: 10)
True
False
9. Lobbyists are often former legislators (Points: 10)
True
False
10. An individual who attempts to influence government officials is called a lobbyist. (Points: 10)
True
False
Senator Kerry did not earn and deserve the military decorations he was given
Senator Kerry was not really in the military during the Vietnam War
Senator Kerry should not have protested the war on his return from battle
5. Historically, people have formed groups for themselves to gather with other people of common interests. An example of the most local common interest group is: (Points: 10)
The Democratic National Committee
A town garden club
Your State's Young Republicans Club
6. An interest group that supports or opposes specific candidates: (Points: 10)
Interest Group
Lobbyist
Political Actions Committee
7. A group with similar interests who work to influence government (Points: 10)
Interest group
Lobbyist
Political Actions Committee
8. Soft money contributions are given directly to the candidate or to the party. (Points: 10)
True
False
9. Lobbyists are often former legislators (Points: 10)
True
False
10. An individual who attempts to influence government officials is called a lobbyist. (Points: 10)
True
False