Grassroots Lobbying Occurs When

question 24

Multiple Choice

Grassroots lobbying occurs when

• A) lobbyists position themselves on the steps and the lawn of the capitol building to greet legislators as they enter.
• B) lobbyists wine and dine legislators in order to obtain their support on public policies.
• C) a group of citizens mobilizes and contacts public officials on behalf of a shared public policy view.
• D) lobbyists spend increasing amounts of time with legislators on the golf course, or in other recreational settings, developing a personal relationships with them.

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