Two Ways in Which Lobbyists Use Information to Try to Advance

question 79

Multiple Choice

Two ways in which lobbyists use information to try to advance their interest group's positions are ______.

• A) testifying at congressional committee meetings and providing members of Congress with research reports
• B) contributing to a Congresswoman's reelection campaign fund and making sure she gets reelected
• C) introducing members of Congress to influential elites and paying for their dinners
• D) canvassing a neighborhood to advocate for their group's issues and appearing on television to broadcast the interest group's message

Recognize the importance of realistic and client-centered goal setting in healthcare.

Understand the concept of hardiness in stress management and its application in nursing care.

Identify strategies to support emotional well-being during long-term hospitalization.

Understand the role of spirituality and personal values in coping with terminal illness.

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Definitions:

Lobby

The act of attempting to influence decisions made by officials in the government, often by special interest groups or professional lobbyists.

Social Change

The transformation over time of cultural values, norms, and societal structures which can result in significant shifts in societal behavior and policy.

Advocacy Groups

Organizations that aim to influence public policy and resource allocation decisions within political, economic, and social systems and institutions.

Climbing the Agenda

The process of prioritizing issues or topics to gain attention or resources within an organization or society.