Question

the 2010 supreme court decision allowing the creation of organizations that can raise and spend unlimited sums of money in elections is known as _. the ethical concern of using government connections for preferential treatment is known as _. _ provide financial support to political candidates in exchange for their support on key issues. organizations that represent business, labor unions, and agricultural sectors in politics are called _. interest groups must adhere to _ to ensure their activities are transparent and ethical. the concept describing the relationship between congressional committees, the bureaucracy, and interest groups is known as the _

Explanation:

1. The 2010 Supreme - Court decision allowing unlimited election - spending by certain organizations is Citizens United v. FEC.
2. Using government connections for preferential treatment is cronyism.
3. Political action committees (PACs) provide financial support to political candidates in exchange for their support on key issues.
4. Organizations representing business, labor unions, and agricultural sectors in politics are interest groups.
5. Interest groups must adhere to campaign finance regulations to ensure transparency and ethics.
6. The concept describing the relationship between congressional committees, the bureaucracy, and interest groups is the iron triangle.

Answer:

1. Citizens United v. FEC
2. Cronyism
3. Political action committees (PACs)
4. Interest groups
5. Campaign finance regulations
6. Iron triangle