CRITICAL THINKING Answer each of the following questions. Write your answers is complete sentences. 27. Synthesize Information Discuss why groups of people,itschoding lobbying, constituratio, and floce leaders, influence the actions of a member of Congrest. 28. Infer Which of these will become law-and why? Why will the others not become law?(a) a bill returned to Congress unsigned by the President and not later acted upon by Congress.(b) a bill vetoed by the President and approved afterward by a one-third vote of both houses, (c) a bill held by the President for fifteen days without signature while Congress is in session.

27. Groups of people, interest groups, lobbyists, constitutions, and local leaders influence the actions of a member of Congress because they represent the interests of the people they are serving. They can sway the decisions of a member of Congress by providing information, resources, and support. They can also influence the legislative process by drafting legislation, lobbying for certain policies, and even by voting.<br /><br />28. (a) A bill returned to Congress unsigned by the President and not later acted upon by Congress will not become law because it is not passed by Congress. (b) A bill vetoed by the President and approved afterward by a one-third vote of both houses will become law because it is passed by Congress despite the President's veto. (c) A bill held by the President for fifteen days without signature while Congress is in session will become law because it is passed by Congress during the President's ten-day review period.