Question

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

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The information in the graph supports the view that as more money is spent on lobbying, lobbying's influence needs to be watched closely. The graph shows a significant increase in lobbying spending over time, indicating that the influence of lobbying in lawmaking may be growing and potentially becoming concerning. Therefore, Byrd's view that as more money is spent on lobbying, the influence of lobbying should be closely monitored is supported by the data in the graph.