what does the fight over financial reform legislation tell us about the role of interest groups in the united states? question 16 options: they may be omnipresent in american politics, but they are not omnipotent. well-organized groups always get more of what they want than groups without organization. members of congress are easily influenced by lobbyists because of the need for campaign money. recent changes in laws have reduced the power and influence of lobbyists, so lawmaking has improved.