Prior to the 1960s, Cozy Relationships Developed Between Legislators and Lobbyists

question 37

Multiple Choice

Prior to the 1960s, cozy relationships developed between legislators and lobbyists because:

• A)they had weak loyalty to political parties; lobbyists helped them get elected
• B)they sought to supplement their low wages
• C)lobbyists supplied needed information about bills, and legislators lacked staff
• D)all of the above

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