Question

how does lobbying negatively affect government?
○ lobbyists can provide information on issues to the public.
○ lobbyists control the information that lawmakers receive.
○ lobbyists overload lawmakers with biased information.
○ lobbying creates opportunities for corruption.

Explanation:

• Option A is a potential positive (informing public) not negative.
• Option B: Controlling info limits lawmakers' access to diverse perspectives, distorting decision-making.
• Option C: Biased info overloads lawmakers, making objective assessment hard.
• Option D: Lobbying can lead to quid pro quo, creating corruption risks. All B, C, D are negative impacts on government.

Answer:

B. Lobbyists control the information that lawmakers receive, C. Lobbyists overload lawmakers with biased information, D. Lobbying creates opportunities for corruption