Which of the following is the main type of organization that lobbies on behalf of workers?

On which of the following election outcomes would you expect an individual, acting alone, to have the most influence?

a. An election for a seat on the local school board b. An election for a seat in the state legislature c. An election for a seat in Congress d. An election for president e. An election for governor

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) are known as umbrella groups because they

A) use lobbyists, who are said to offer protection for "rainy days". B) combine with other types of interest groups, such as public interest groups and professional organizations, in order to achieve their objectives. C) address environmental concerns, especially the issue of acid rain. D) represent certain types of businesses or companies that deal in a particular type of product. E) are based in the Pacific Northwest, where rainfall is a frequent occurrence.