Grassroots Lobbying Is Based on the Assumption That Officials Will

question 21

Multiple Choice

Grassroots lobbying is based on the assumption that officials will respond to

• A)well-reasoned policy arguments.
• B)the opportunity for extensive media publicity.
• C)moral pleas.
• D)the efforts of party organizations.
• E)pressure from constituents.

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Definitions:

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