AP US Government : Relationships with Interest Groups
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Example Question #341 : National Government Institutions
Which of these is currently a federal restriction on lobbyists?
Foreign entities may not lobby state or federal governments.
Lobbyists must apply for licenses to lobby to Congress.
Lobbyists may not work in multiple states simultaneously.
State funds may never be used to lobby state or federal governments.
Former members of Congress must wait up to two years before lobbying directly to former colleagues.
Former members of Congress must wait up to two years before lobbying directly to former colleagues.
Controversy has arisen in the past few decades over the role of former members of Congress in lobbying. This has led to what is called a "revolving door" in Congress. In light of this, light restrictions have been added that prevent former members of Congress from lobbying to former staff for one year, and other members of Congress for two. Students should be aware of current controversies surrounding interest groups in the United States.
With respect to the other answers, few states have restrictions on state funds being used to lobby, lobbyists must register but do not need to apply for licensing, lobbyists can certainly work in multiple states, and foreign entities can lobby the government as long as they adhere to certain restrictions.
Example Question #342 : National Government Institutions
Which of these Federal departments manages programs related to Native Americans?
The Department of Homeland Security
The Department of Health and Human Services
The Department of Justice
The Department of State
The Department of the Interior
The Department of the Interior
The Department of the Interior manages programs related to Native Americans. The Department of the Interior is also responsible for the management of Federal land and national parks, as well as conservation and the management of natural resources.
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