One of the Difficulties That Lobbyists Face in Trying to Influence

question 15

Multiple Choice

One of the difficulties that lobbyists face in trying to influence the executive branch in California is that

• A) members of the plural executive are frequently recalled.
• B) political parties are very powerful.
• C) the governor has line-item veto power.
• D) there are more than 85 agencies and 325 state commissions and boards.

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Definitions:

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