What is the primary issue with government by proxy?

The American Federation of Labor–Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), the National Rifle Association (NRA), and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce are all examples of what?

a. Political parties b. Third parties c. Factions d. Interest groups e. Delegates

Which of the following statements about the use of the filibuster in the U.S. Senate is true?

a. Filibusters were banned by the Legislative Reorganization Act of 2003. b. The threat of using the filibuster has become more common in recent decades. c. Liberal Democrats tend to use filibusters more than conservative Republicans. d. Conservative Republicans tend to use filibusters more than liberal Democrats.