Question

Lobbying Spending in the US 1998-2012
Which of Byrd’s views does the information in the graph support?

The rise in spending shows that lobbying is not an important part of lawmaking.
The recent decline in spending is a sign that the era of lobbying is coming to an end.
As more money is spent, lobbying’s influence needs to be watched closely.
Limits need to be placed on the amount that can be spent on lobbying

Answer 1

Answer: As more money is spent, lobbying’s influence needs to be watched closely.

Reason: The graph shows a substantial increase in lobbying spending over the years (with only a small recent dip), which supports concern about growing influence and the need to monitor it. The rise contradicts statement 1, the small decline doesn’t prove an end (statement 2), and while limits (statement 4) are a policy judgement, the data itself only supports concern/oversight rather than mandating a specific remedy.