Astroturf Lobbying Is Sometimes Effective Because

question 12

Multiple Choice

Astroturf lobbying is sometimes effective because

• A) most elected officials are older and can be fooled by technology.
• B) interest groups invest huge sums of money into astroturf lobbying.
• C) educated citizens understand politics best and are the most likely to participate in astroturf lobbying.
• D) it sometimes involves large numbers of participants, forcing elected officials to pay attention.

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