See For Yourself Video Quiz: Top 5 biggest lobbying teams in Texas

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. According to Texans For Public Justice, what is an example of the importance of strong lobbying connections?

Oil and gas industries preventing solar panels on residential roofs correct incorrect

Laws protecting cable companies against local broadband internet correct incorrect

Local car dealerships fighting the expansion of Tesla correct incorrect

Laws limiting local taxes for wealthy subdivisions correct incorrect

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. According to the journalist, what is a central concern about the power lobbyists have over policy?

Lobbyists cost the state too much money correct incorrect

Lobbyists only represent certain industries instead of all Texans correct incorrect

Lobbyists have too little expertise about the policy they are trying to influence correct incorrect

Lobbyists are unelected, but still influence legislation correct incorrect

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. Which group tends to be the best represented (by number of lobbyists)?

Lawyers and medical professionals correct incorrect

Teachers and educators correct incorrect

Telecoms and energy companies correct incorrect

Churches and non-profits correct incorrect

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. Sometimes, the government lobbies the government. Which level of government was an example of government lobbying the state legislature?

School districts correct incorrect

The United States Congress correct incorrect

The Texas Supreme Court correct incorrect

The city of Dallas correct incorrect

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. Which of these is NOT a role of lobbyists?

Commenting on rule-making correct incorrect

Voting on legislation correct incorrect

Testifying at hearings correct incorrect

Educating members correct incorrect