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Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) is a nonprofit watchdog organization focused on U.S. government ethics.
Answer: True
Explanation: CREW is indeed a nonprofit watchdog organization dedicated to promoting ethical conduct and accountability within the United States government.
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) was established in the year 2000.
Answer: False
Explanation: CREW was founded in 2003, not 2000.
The primary mission of CREW is to promote ethical conduct and accountability within the U.S. government.
Answer: True
Explanation: CREW's core mission is centered on advancing ethical conduct and ensuring accountability within the U.S. government.
CREW was founded to act as a conservative counterweight to liberal watchdog groups.
Answer: False
Explanation: Upon its founding in 2003, CREW positioned itself as a liberal/progressive counterweight to conservative government watchdog organizations.
CREW's mission statement evolved by 2015 to focus solely on targeting Republican officials.
Answer: False
Explanation: By 2015, CREW's mission statement indicated it used legal actions to target officials who sacrifice the common good to special interests, aiming for officials to act with integrity regardless of party affiliation, not solely targeting Republicans.
CREW's stated goal includes targeting government officials who prioritize special interests over the common good.
Answer: True
Explanation: A stated goal of CREW is to target government officials who sacrifice the common good in favor of special interests.
As of 2018, CREW's mission focused on fighting the influence of money in politics through legal action and research.
Answer: True
Explanation: By 2018, CREW's mission was centered on combating the influence of money in politics through legal actions, research, and communication efforts.
CREW's 2018 mission statement emphasized promoting bipartisan cooperation above all else.
Answer: False
Explanation: CREW's 2018 mission statement focused on fighting the influence of money in politics and ensuring government accountability, not primarily on promoting bipartisan cooperation.
What is the full name of the organization abbreviated as CREW?
Answer: Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
Explanation: The full name of the organization abbreviated as CREW is Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington.
In what year was Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) founded?
Answer: 2003
Explanation: Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) was founded in the year 2003.
What is CREW's primary focus as a watchdog organization?
Answer: Exposing ethics violations and corruption in U.S. government
Explanation: CREW's primary focus as a watchdog organization is the exposure of ethics violations and corruption within the U.S. government.
How did CREW initially position itself upon its founding in 2003?
Answer: As a liberal/progressive counterweight to conservative watchdog groups.
Explanation: Upon its founding in 2003, CREW positioned itself as a liberal/progressive counterweight to conservative government watchdog groups.
CREW's mission statement as of 2018 emphasized fighting the influence of what in the political system?
Answer: Money
Explanation: As of 2018, CREW's mission statement emphasized combating the influence of money within the political system.
In its early years, CREW aimed to counterbalance which type of organizations?
Answer: Conservative watchdog groups
Explanation: In its initial years, CREW sought to counterbalance conservative government watchdog groups.
CREW's 2015 mission statement indicated it used high-impact legal actions to target officials who did what?
Answer: Sacrificed the common good to special interests
Explanation: CREW's 2015 mission statement indicated the use of high-impact legal actions to target officials who sacrificed the common good for special interests.
CREW utilizes methods such as litigation, Freedom of Information Act requests, and filing ethics complaints to expose misconduct.
Answer: True
Explanation: CREW employs a range of investigative and legal tools, including litigation, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, and the filing of ethics complaints, to address government misconduct.
Under Richard Painter's leadership, CREW filed fewer lawsuits against the Trump administration compared to previous administrations.
Answer: False
Explanation: Under Richard Painter's leadership, CREW filed significantly more lawsuits against the Trump administration (180 by Jan 2018) than against previous administrations (41 against George W. Bush, 38 against Obama).
CREW's activities include filing complaints with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Answer: True
Explanation: CREW's operational activities encompass filing complaints with regulatory bodies such as the Federal Election Commission (FEC) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
CREW questioned a provision in the 2014 Continuing Appropriations Resolution that provided funds for Senator Frank R. Lautenberg's widow.
Answer: True
Explanation: CREW raised questions regarding a provision in the 2014 Continuing Appropriations Resolution that allocated funds for the widow of Senator Frank R. Lautenberg.
CREW alleged that President Donald Trump's business interests violated the Appointments Clause of the Constitution.
Answer: False
Explanation: CREW alleged that President Donald Trump's business interests violated the Emoluments Clause, not the Appointments Clause, of the Constitution.
The initial Emoluments Clause lawsuit filed by CREW was dismissed because the plaintiffs lacked legal standing.
Answer: True
Explanation: The initial Emoluments Clause lawsuit initiated by CREW was dismissed by a federal court on the grounds that the plaintiffs did not possess the requisite legal standing.
CREW challenged President Trump's deletion of tweets, arguing it complied with the Presidential Records Act of 1981.
Answer: False
Explanation: CREW challenged President Trump's deletion of tweets, arguing that it violated the Presidential Records Act of 1981, not that it complied with it.
CREW filed its first lawsuit against the Trump administration approximately one month after his inauguration.
Answer: False
Explanation: CREW filed its first lawsuit against the Trump administration just three days after his inauguration, not approximately one month later.
Which of the following is NOT listed as a method CREW employs to expose ethics violations?
Answer: Conducting public opinion polls
Explanation: CREW's methods include litigation, filing ethics complaints, and using FOIA requests; conducting public opinion polls is not listed as one of their primary methods.
By January 2018, how many lawsuits had CREW filed against the Trump administration, compared to the Obama administration?
Answer: Significantly more lawsuits against Trump (180) than Obama (38)
Explanation: By January 2018, CREW had filed 180 lawsuits against the Trump administration, a substantially higher number compared to the 38 filed against the Obama administration.
CREW filed a lawsuit alleging President Trump's business interests violated which constitutional provision?
Answer: The Emoluments Clause
Explanation: CREW filed a lawsuit alleging that President Trump's business interests violated the Emoluments Clause of the U.S. Constitution.
What was the primary reason cited for the dismissal of CREW's initial Emoluments Clause lawsuit in New York?
Answer: The plaintiffs lacked legal standing.
Explanation: The primary reason cited for the dismissal of CREW's initial Emoluments Clause lawsuit was that the plaintiffs lacked the necessary legal standing.
CREW challenged President Trump's deletion of tweets, arguing it violated which act?
Answer: The Presidential Records Act of 1981
Explanation: CREW challenged President Trump's deletion of tweets, asserting that this action violated the Presidential Records Act of 1981.
What specific provision in the Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014, did CREW question?
Answer: A provision providing funds for the widow of Senator Frank R. Lautenberg.
Explanation: CREW questioned a provision within the Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014, that allocated funds for the widow of Senator Frank R. Lautenberg.
Which legal representatives were involved in CREW's Emoluments Clause lawsuit against President Trump?
Answer: Laurence H. Tribe, Norman L. Eisen, Erwin Chemerinsky
Explanation: Legal representatives involved in CREW's Emoluments Clause lawsuit included Laurence H. Tribe, Norman L. Eisen, and Erwin Chemerinsky, among others.
What action did CREW announce following the dismissal of its initial Emoluments Clause lawsuit?
Answer: They announced plans to appeal the decision.
Explanation: Following the dismissal of its initial Emoluments Clause lawsuit, CREW announced its intention to appeal the court's decision.
Which of the following is a method CREW uses to compel government information disclosure?
Answer: Filing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests
Explanation: Filing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests is one of the methods CREW employs to compel the disclosure of government information.
What was CREW's criticism regarding a specific provision in the Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014?
Answer: It provided an unnecessary 'death gratuity' payment to Senator Lautenberg's widow.
Explanation: CREW's criticism of a provision in the Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014, centered on its view that it provided an unnecessary 'death gratuity' payment to Senator Lautenberg's widow.
Which of the following is NOT a type of complaint CREW files as part of its activities?
Answer: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) complaints
Explanation: CREW files complaints with the FEC, IRS, and congressional ethics bodies, but not typically with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as part of its core activities.
CREW was co-founded by Melanie Sloan and Norm Eisen, both of whom were former federal prosecutors.
Answer: False
Explanation: While Melanie Sloan and Norm Eisen were co-founders, only Melanie Sloan is identified as a former federal prosecutor; Norm Eisen is described as a white-collar lawyer.
CREW operates as a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization, which permits it to engage in lobbying activities.
Answer: False
Explanation: CREW operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, which generally prohibits extensive lobbying activities.
Noah Bookbinder currently serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of CREW.
Answer: True
Explanation: Noah Bookbinder holds the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of CREW.
David Brock became chairman of CREW's board in August 2014, aligning the organization more closely with the Democratic Party.
Answer: True
Explanation: David Brock assumed the chairmanship of CREW's board in August 2014, a move that media reports suggested aligned the organization more closely with the Democratic Party.
Richard Painter, who succeeded David Brock as chairman, previously served as an ethics lawyer for the Obama administration.
Answer: False
Explanation: Richard Painter, who succeeded David Brock as chairman, previously served as an ethics lawyer in the George W. Bush White House, not the Obama administration.
Norman L. Eisen, a CREW co-founder, served as Special Counsel for Ethics and Government Reform in the White House starting in 2009.
Answer: True
Explanation: Norman L. Eisen, a co-founder of CREW, held the position of Special Counsel for Ethics and Government Reform in the White House beginning in 2009.
Melanie Sloan worked for congressional Republicans before co-founding CREW.
Answer: False
Explanation: Before co-founding CREW, Melanie Sloan worked for congressional Democrats John Conyers, Charles Schumer, and Joseph Biden, not Republicans.
CREW's official website address is www.crew.org.
Answer: False
Explanation: CREW's official website address is www.citizensforethics.org.
CREW's Tax ID number is 03-0445391.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Tax Identification Number for CREW is 03-0445391.
David Mercer and Wayne Jordan joined CREW's board of directors in 2014.
Answer: True
Explanation: David Mercer and Wayne Jordan were among those who joined CREW's board of directors in 2014.
Noah Bookbinder previously served as Chief Counsel for the U.S. Senate's Judiciary Committee.
Answer: True
Explanation: Prior to his role at CREW, Noah Bookbinder served as Chief Counsel for the U.S. Senate's Judiciary Committee.
CREW's 501(c)(3) status prohibits it from engaging in any form of political activity.
Answer: False
Explanation: While 501(c)(3) status prohibits *partisan* political activity, it does not prohibit all forms of political advocacy or engagement related to its mission.
CREW's website address is listed as www.citizensforethics.org.
Answer: True
Explanation: The official website for Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington is indeed www.citizensforethics.org.
Who are identified as the co-founders of CREW?
Answer: Melanie Sloan and Norm Eisen
Explanation: The co-founders of CREW are identified as Melanie Sloan and Norm Eisen.
According to its tax status, what kind of nonprofit organization is CREW?
Answer: 501(c)(3)
Explanation: CREW is classified as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization under federal tax law.
Which individual is identified as the President and Chief Executive Officer of CREW?
Answer: Noah Bookbinder
Explanation: Noah Bookbinder is identified as the President and Chief Executive Officer of CREW.
What is the official website address for Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington?
Answer: www.citizensforethics.org
Explanation: The official website for Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington is www.citizensforethics.org.
Who became chairman of CREW's board in August 2014, leading to media reports of a shift in the organization's focus?
Answer: David Brock
Explanation: David Brock assumed the chairmanship of CREW's board in August 2014, which media outlets noted coincided with a shift in the organization's focus.
Richard Painter, who later chaired CREW's board, previously held what position?
Answer: Ethics lawyer in the George W. Bush White House
Explanation: Richard Painter, who later chaired CREW's board, previously served as an ethics lawyer in the George W. Bush White House.
What was Norman L. Eisen's role in the White House starting in 2009?
Answer: Special Counsel for Ethics and Government Reform
Explanation: Norman L. Eisen served as Special Counsel for Ethics and Government Reform in the White House beginning in 2009.
Before co-founding CREW, Melanie Sloan worked for which prominent Democratic politicians?
Answer: John Conyers, Charles Schumer, and Joseph Biden
Explanation: Prior to co-founding CREW, Melanie Sloan worked for Democratic politicians John Conyers, Charles Schumer, and Joseph Biden.
What was Noah Bookbinder's background before becoming CREW's executive director in March 2015?
Answer: He was a former Justice Department prosecutor and served as Chief Counsel for the U.S. Senate's Judiciary Committee.
Explanation: Before becoming CREW's executive director, Noah Bookbinder had a background as a former Justice Department prosecutor and served as Chief Counsel for the U.S. Senate's Judiciary Committee.
Which of the following is CREW's Tax ID number?
Answer: 03-0445391
Explanation: CREW's Tax Identification Number is 03-0445391.
The 'CREW's Most Corrupt Members of Congress' report lists individuals CREW deems most ethical in government.
Answer: False
Explanation: The 'CREW's Most Corrupt Members of Congress' report identifies individuals whom CREW determines to be the most corrupt, not the most ethical.
Between 2005 and 2014, CREW's 'Most Corrupt' reports predominantly named Democrats.
Answer: False
Explanation: During the period of 2005-2014, CREW's 'Most Corrupt' reports predominantly named Republicans, with 63 Republicans and 25 Democrats identified.
CREW characterized the Trump presidency as the 'most ethical presidency' in U.S. history in a January 2018 report.
Answer: False
Explanation: In a January 2018 report, CREW characterized the Trump presidency as the 'most unethical presidency' in U.S. history.
In the 2012 election cycle, a significant number of lawmakers named in CREW's 'Most Corrupt' reports were defeated or retired.
Answer: True
Explanation: During the 2012 election cycle, 11 out of the 32 lawmakers previously listed in CREW's 'Most Corrupt' reports were either defeated or retired.
CREW's 2012 report 'Family Affair' focused on the financial contributions made by special interest groups to congressional campaigns.
Answer: False
Explanation: CREW's 2012 report, 'Family Affair,' examined how members of Congress utilized their positions to benefit themselves and their families, rather than focusing on special interest contributions.
A 2006 Congressional Quarterly report indicated CREW primarily targeted Democrats.
Answer: False
Explanation: A 2006 Congressional Quarterly report indicated that CREW primarily targeted Republicans, with only one Democrat having been targeted since its founding at that time.
Senator Conrad Burns reacted to being named in CREW's 'Most Corrupt' list by calling the group 'nonpartisan fact-finders'.
Answer: False
Explanation: Senator Conrad Burns reacted to being named in CREW's 'Most Corrupt' list by labeling the group 'partisan hacks' and their allegations 'maliciously false'.
Celinda Lake, a Democratic pollster, stated that CREW was instrumental in the Democrats' success during the 2006 midterm elections.
Answer: True
Explanation: Democratic pollster Celinda Lake asserted that CREW played a critical role in the Democratic Party's success in the 2006 midterm elections.
The 'Family Affair' report highlighted ethical concerns related to lawmakers paying family members for congressional office work.
Answer: True
Explanation: The 'Family Affair' report by CREW specifically highlighted ethical concerns arising from lawmakers paying family members for work within congressional offices.
A 2010 Associated Press story characterized CREW as exclusively targeting Republicans.
Answer: False
Explanation: A 2010 Associated Press story stated that CREW had a history of targeting members from different races, philosophies, and both major parties, not exclusively Republicans.
David Brock stated in 2014 that corruption was found almost exclusively on the Democratic side of the aisle.
Answer: False
Explanation: In 2014, David Brock stated that while no party has a monopoly on corruption, CREW's experience indicated the vast majority of violations of public trust were found on the conservative side of the aisle.
What is the purpose of CREW's 'Most Corrupt Members of Congress' report?
Answer: To list individuals CREW determines to be the most corrupt within the U.S. federal government.
Explanation: The purpose of CREW's 'Most Corrupt Members of Congress' report is to identify and list individuals deemed by CREW to be the most corrupt within the U.S. federal government.
According to CREW's reports between 2005 and 2014, which party was more frequently named in the 'Most Corrupt Members of Congress' list?
Answer: Republicans
Explanation: Between 2005 and 2014, CREW's 'Most Corrupt Members of Congress' reports predominantly named Republicans, listing 63 Republicans compared to 25 Democrats.
How did CREW characterize the Trump presidency in a January 2018 report?
Answer: The most unethical presidency in U.S. history.
Explanation: In a January 2018 report, CREW characterized the Trump presidency as the 'most unethical presidency' in U.S. history.
What was the subject of CREW's 2012 report titled 'Family Affair'?
Answer: How members of Congress used their positions to benefit themselves and their families.
Explanation: CREW's 2012 report, 'Family Affair,' examined the ways in which members of Congress leveraged their positions for personal and familial benefit.
What was Senator Conrad Burns' reaction to being named in CREW's 'Most Corrupt' list in 2005?
Answer: He called the group 'partisan hacks' and their allegations 'maliciously false'.
Explanation: Upon being named in CREW's 'Most Corrupt' list in 2005, Senator Conrad Burns characterized the group as 'partisan hacks' and their allegations as 'maliciously false'.
How did a 2006 Congressional Quarterly report describe CREW's primary targeting practices?
Answer: Aimed almost exclusively at GOP members of Congress.
Explanation: A 2006 Congressional Quarterly report indicated that CREW's targeting practices were aimed almost exclusively at GOP members of Congress.
What did Celinda Lake, a Democratic pollster, state about CREW's impact on the 2006 midterm elections?
Answer: CREW was critical to the Democrats' success.
Explanation: Democratic pollster Celinda Lake stated that CREW was critical to the Democrats' success in the 2006 midterm elections.
How did media outlets describe CREW's political alignment?
Answer: Variously as nonpartisan, liberal, liberal-funded, or Democratic-leaning.
Explanation: Media outlets have described CREW using various terms, including nonpartisan, liberal, liberal-funded, and Democratic-leaning.
What common practice involving family members was highlighted in CREW's 'Family Affair' report as raising ethical questions?
Answer: Paying family members for congressional office and campaign work.
Explanation: The 'Family Affair' report highlighted the practice of paying family members for work related to congressional offices and campaigns as a source of ethical questions.
What did a 2010 Associated Press story suggest about CREW's targeting practices?
Answer: They targeted members from different races, philosophies and both major parties.
Explanation: A 2010 Associated Press story suggested that CREW targeted members from diverse backgrounds, encompassing different races, philosophies, and both major political parties.
What was the reported outcome for lawmakers named in CREW's 'Most Corrupt' reports during the 2012 election cycle?
Answer: 11 out of 32 were defeated or retired.
Explanation: During the 2012 election cycle, 11 out of the 32 lawmakers previously listed in CREW's 'Most Corrupt' reports faced defeat or chose to retire.
In 2019, CREW reported a revenue significantly lower than $1 million.
Answer: False
Explanation: CREW reported a revenue of $5,989,080 in 2019, which is substantially higher than $1 million.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, CREW received a federal loan of $432,000 through the Paycheck Protection Program.
Answer: True
Explanation: CREW received $432,000 in federal loans through the Paycheck Protection Program during the COVID-19 pandemic.
CREW does not publicly disclose its list of donors.
Answer: True
Explanation: CREW maintains a policy of not publicly disclosing its donor list.
The Democracy Alliance reportedly stopped recommending CREW in 2012 because CREW was too closely aligned with the Democratic Party's established structure.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Democracy Alliance reportedly ceased recommending CREW in 2012 because CREW was perceived as operating outside, rather than too closely aligned with, the Democratic Party's established infrastructure.
What was CREW's reported revenue in the year 2019?
Answer: $5,989,080
Explanation: CREW reported a revenue of $5,989,080 for the year 2019.
Which of the following organizations has been noted as a donor to CREW?
Answer: Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
Explanation: The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) is among the organizations noted as donors to CREW.
Why did the Democracy Alliance reportedly drop CREW from its recommended list in 2012?
Answer: Because CREW was perceived as working outside the Democratic Party's established infrastructure.
Explanation: The Democracy Alliance reportedly stopped recommending CREW in 2012, citing a perception that CREW operated outside the Democratic Party's established infrastructure.
Which organization was mentioned as reportedly dropping CREW from its recommended list in 2012?
Answer: The Democracy Alliance
Explanation: The Democracy Alliance was reportedly mentioned as having dropped CREW from its list of recommended organizations in 2012.