2.1 "The Revolving Door"

1. According to the research, who is more likely to become a lobbyist, a member of the House or the Senate?

            Senators are more likely to become lobbyist upon retirement.

2. Why were Congressmen less likely to become lobbyists in the 1970s and 1980s?

            The lobbyist industry was much smaller in the 1970s and 1980s.

3. Why does this research likely underestimate the revolving door?

            Because they had a difficult time finding any predictors, the research largely underestimated the revolving doors.

4. Why do you think committee chairmen are more likely to become lobbyists?  

            Committee chairmen have more connections and greater influence, making them more adept at a job as a lobbyist.

5. Does the author think that registration requirements help prevent former Congressmen from lobbying?  Why?

            No, because former congressmen can find many other ways to lobbying without actually registering.

6. What is the difference in money spent on lobbying between "public interest lobbies" and corporations?

            For every dollar spent by a public interest group, a corporate interest group spends thirty-four dollars.

7. Which of those two groups are the Congressmen more likely to work for?   Why?

            Congressmen are more likely to work for corporate interest groups because they pay more money.