Corporate Political Strategy

Question 1

a political tool used by companies to promote their viewpoint through the media.

Answer 1

Advocacy advertising

Question 2

those activities taken by an organization to acquire, develop, and use power to achieve a political advantage.

Answer 2

Corporate political strategy

Question 3

political contributions made to tax-exempt organizations that are not required to report the donors name and size of contribution to the Federal Election Commission.

Answer 3

Dark money

Question 4

a political tool where a business uses its economic power to threaten to relocate its operations unless a desired political action is taken.

Answer 4

Economic leverage

Question 5

the act of trying to directly shape or influence a government officials understanding and position on a public policy issue.

Answer 5

Lobbying

Question 6

an independently incorporated organization that can solicit contributions and then channels those funds to candidates seeking political office.

Answer 6

Political action committee (PAC)

Question 7

the circulation of individuals between business and government positions.

Answer 7

Revolving door

Question 8

an organization that raises and spends money focusing on political issues but is not directly affiliated with any political campaign; also called an independent expenditure-only committee.

Answer 8

Super PAC

Question 9

a coalition of companies in the same or related industries seeking to coordinate their economic or political power to further their agenda.

Answer 9

Trade association