Instead of Organizing an Outside Lobbying Campaign, the Pro-Zinc Public

Multiple Choice

Instead of organizing an outside lobbying campaign, the pro-zinc public interest group Common Cents decides to focus on giving campaign contributions to legislators whose support they want. After giving maximum donations to the congressional delegation from another state, those legislators change their minds about a currency reform bill and vote to keep the penny, which is made from zinc. A competing interest group investigates and proves in court that these legislators only changed their votes because of the financial incentives provided by Common Cents. Common Cents's campaign contributions are an example of ________.

A) special incentives
B) selective incentives
C) insider lobbying
D) bribes
E) a holdup