Rather Than the Image of a Cigar-Chomping, Well-Connected Insider Handing

question 10

Multiple Choice

Rather than the image of a cigar-chomping, well-connected insider handing out stacks of cash in the halls of government, which of the following is a more accurate description of what lobbyist do?

• A)Researching legislators' positions on issues
• B)Creating information to educate and persuade related to these issues
• C)Studying government, legislative process, public policy and public opinion
• D)Mobilizing like-minded folks "back home," referred to as "grassroots lobbying"
• E)All of the above

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