What Is Lobbying

question 36

Multiple Choice

What is lobbying?

• A)communication as a representative of a group with government officials to persuade them to support a particular policy
• B)conducting surveys to gauge public opinion on a policy issue
• C)convincing potential members to join an interest group by offering them material benefits.
• D)fundraising for political candidates and educating the public about the activities of government

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Definitions:

Demand

The amount of a product or service that buyers are ready and capable of buying at different price points.

Public Utilities

Companies that provide essential services such as water, electricity, and telecommunications to the public, often under government regulation.

Electricity

A form of energy resulting from the existence of charged particles such as electrons or protons.

Oil

A natural fossil fuel composed primarily of hydrocarbons, used globally as a primary source of energy and in various industrial applications.