When a Group Manufactures or Presents the Facade of Grassroots

question 39

Multiple Choice

When a group manufactures or presents the facade of grassroots support that does not really exist on its own or at least would not have happened without the "purchase" of support by the lobbying firm itself, political scientists refer to this as

• A)outside lobbying.
• B)grassroots movement.
• C)astroturf lobbying.
• D)internal lobbying.

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