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Hobby Lobby Trivia Quiz

In the US, influencing government and legislation is big business, even for the simplest of hobbies and interests.

A multiple-choice quiz by Giniw. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Giniw

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
366,664

Updated
Dec 22 23

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What group lobbies in support of responsible conservation and care of reptiles? Hint

Lizards United

The U.S. Association of Reptile Keepers

Reptile Rights America

Association for the Protection of Reptile Rights

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Question 2 of 10

2. This US organization lobbies for rights under the Second Amendment, and is one of the largest and most successful lobbying groups around. What is its name? Hint

American Gun Rights Association

Gun Rights of America

National Rifle Association

National Rifles of America

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Question 3 of 10

3. Sports Fans Coalition is a national nonprofit organization working to give sports fans a voice on public policy issues. What is a main issue for SFC? Hint

The need for more media blackouts of home games

Improving the food available at sporting events

Raising the salaries of team mascots

The non-profit tax status of sports leagues

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 2012, what US group spent $60,000 to lobby in support of the Helium Stewardship Act? Hint

Helium Lovers of America

Helium United

The US Gas Lobby

The Balloon Council

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Question 5 of 10

5. A Brotherhood Against Totalitarian Enactments, or ABATE, is a Wisconsin-based organization that opposes what safety measure? Hint

Seatbelts in cars

Motorcycle helmets

Speed limits on highways

Licensing of boat operators

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Question 6 of 10

6. This US group advocates for legalizing Marijuana use by adults. By what name or acronym is it known? Hint

Project kNOw

Greenpeace

Common Cause

NORML

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Question 7 of 10

7. X-PPAC is a US lobbying group interested in what?
Hint

Extraterrestrials

Extra-curricular activities in schools

Extreme Sports

Extreme tatooos

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the name of this legislative group that advocates on behalf of American cat breeders who oppose certain kinds of legislation? Hint

Kitty Kouncil

The Cat Club

Cats Unlimited

The Cat Fanciers' Association

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Question 9 of 10

9. For people who love to cook, it's good to know we have the American Dehydrated Onion and Garlic Association working to protect our interests! What is one main concern of this group? Hint

The image of garlic being tarnished by vampire films such as "Dracula" and "Twilight"

Cross breeding causing dilution of the flavor of garlic

Cheap imports of dehydrated onion and garlic from countries like China

Inappropriate use of garlic and onion by inexperienced cooks

10. This advocacy group is concerned primarily with one part of the First Amendment. Not free speech, not freedom of the press or freedom of religion. This group's main concern is the right to petition the government for a redress of grievances. What group might this be? Hint

Council on Redressing and Cross-dressing

The Grievance Group

Association of Government Relations Professionals

The Lobby Hobby

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What group lobbies in support of responsible conservation and care of reptiles?

Answer: The U.S. Association of Reptile Keepers

This group is also known informally as "Reptile Nation". Its website says that it is "An Education, Conservation and Advocacy Organization for Herpetofauna... Promoting Awareness, Responsible Care & Professional Unity" They advocate at the federal, state and local level.

2. This US organization lobbies for rights under the Second Amendment, and is one of the largest and most successful lobbying groups around. What is its name?

Answer: National Rifle Association

The NRA and its subsidiaries have an annual budget of over $231 million as of 2011. Members of Congress have consistently ranked the NRA as the most powerful lobbying organization in the country.

3. Sports Fans Coalition is a national nonprofit organization working to give sports fans a voice on public policy issues. What is a main issue for SFC?

Answer: The non-profit tax status of sports leagues

The SFC is also concerned with eliminating blackouts, increasing the availability of affordable seats, and with promoting a college playoff system. The group was formed in 2009.

4. In 2012, what US group spent $60,000 to lobby in support of the Helium Stewardship Act?

Answer: The Balloon Council

The Helium Stewardship Act was proposed because of a temporary shortage of helium. The legislation lays out how to maintain a helium reserve for the future. This act was signed into law in 2013. Have no fear, though. The Balloon Council's website states "The world is not running out of helium. Estimated worldwide helium reserves are projected to last for 300 years at today's usage rates". Phew!

5. A Brotherhood Against Totalitarian Enactments, or ABATE, is a Wisconsin-based organization that opposes what safety measure?

Answer: Motorcycle helmets

ABATE has successfully prevented Wisconsin from adopting a mandatory helmet law for motorcyclists. Even in years when there are no helmet laws being debated, ABATE has hundreds of motorcyclists descend on the state capitol just to make sure their views are not forgotten. And it works! Wisconsin has no pending motorcycle helmet legislation even though motorcycle fatalities there are up, and statistics show that a helmet-less rider is 3 times more likely to die in an accident than one wearing a helmet.

6. This US group advocates for legalizing Marijuana use by adults. By what name or acronym is it known?

Answer: NORML

NORML stands for National Organization to Reform Marijuana Laws.
Project kNOw is an addiction treatment resource. Common Cause campaign finance reform and ethics in government. Greenpeace is an environmental advocacy group.

7. X-PPAC is a US lobbying group interested in what?

Answer: Extraterrestrials

X-PPAC stands for Extraterrestrial Phenomena Political Action Committee. This group advocates for a release of Government documents that may confirm the existence of extraterrestrials.

8. What is the name of this legislative group that advocates on behalf of American cat breeders who oppose certain kinds of legislation?

Answer: The Cat Fanciers' Association

The Cat Fanciers' Association was formed in 1906, after braking off from the American Cat Association. The CFA's Legislative Group opposes some Feline Control Legislation.

9. For people who love to cook, it's good to know we have the American Dehydrated Onion and Garlic Association working to protect our interests! What is one main concern of this group?

Answer: Cheap imports of dehydrated onion and garlic from countries like China

The ADOGA works to ensure protections for the domestic industry against cheap imports from countries like China. In 2012, the ADOGA spent $20,000 on lobbying activities.

Answer: Association of Government Relations Professionals

The AGRP is the "Voice of the Lobbying, Public Policy and Advocacy Professions". In other words, they lobby for lobbyists. Their website states their vision as:

"We envision an open, accessible, and well-informed system of government that fosters the public trust and values the significant role professional lobbyists play in the public's right to be represented before government."

Source: Author Giniw

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