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Provide a short answer to each of these questions. Be sure to fully explain your answer.According to the American Lung Association, an employee who smokes costs the business at least an extra $1,000 each year in added health care costs. Is cost a legitimate issue when considering the implications of smoking in the workplace?
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A.when the issue is specialized
B.when the issue is narrow
C.when PACs adapt lobbying techniques to their contribution strategies
D.when the issue is highly visible
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PAC contributions are most effective when all of the following conditions prevail except
A.when the issue is less visible.
B.during the early stages of the legislative process.
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C.their reliance on bribery to influence politicians.
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The Golden Rule of Politics is
A.do unto others before they do unto you.
B.do unto others as you would want done to you.
C.he who has the gold, rules.
D.do unto others as they would want done to them.
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A.Fortune 500 companies.
B.CEOs of leading companies.
C.leading consulting firms.
D.human resource executives.
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The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) has been
A.receiving accolades from its small and medium-sized members for focusing on their particular needs.
B.advocating for protectionist trade policies.
C.having a difficult time recently, with a slow recovery in the manufacturing sector.
D.credited with helping create the gain in manufacturing jobs.
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Which industry was noted for spending more on lobbying than all others?
A.gaming
B.oil
C.pharmaceutical
D.auto
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A.umbrella organizations.
B.PACs.
C.trade associations.
D.company lobbying.
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A political strategy for public activism is keeping an issue off the public agenda and out of the limelight.
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