Which Is an Attempt to Influence Public Officials by Speaking

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which is an attempt to influence public officials by speaking to them directly or by pressuring them through their constituents?

• A) lobbying
• B) legislating
• C) brokering
• D) wheeling
• E) pandering

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