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.
D
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A discharge petition accomplishes what?
a. It kills a bill in subcommittee. b. It relieves a congressperson of his or her duties. c. It prevents the president from issuing a veto on a measure. d. It forces a House committee to report a bill to the floor. e. It calls for a change in House leadership.