The Main Drawback of a Protest Activity as a Tool

question 23

Multiple Choice

The main drawback of a protest activity as a tool in influencing the policymaking process is which of the following?

• A) It is basically a short-term tool, whereas policymaking is a long-term process.
• B) It almost always generates more opposition than support.
• C) No one pays attention to protests.
• D) It is illegal.
• E) It often results in the arrest of interest group members.