Over the Past 20 Years, the Number of Lobbyists in Texas

question 16

Multiple Choice

Over the past 20 years, the number of lobbyists in Texas has

• A) dropped to almost zero.
• B) stayed the same.
• C) increased.
• D) decreased.

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