Suppose You Receive an Email Asking You to Contact Your

question 54

Multiple Choice

Suppose you receive an email asking you to contact your representatives and ask them to vote "yes" on a particular upcoming bill which affects the group that sent you the email.This communication would be an example of

• A)direct lobbying.
• B)indirect lobbying.
• C)log-rolling.
• D)electioneering.
• E)grass-tops lobbying.

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Definitions:

Conflict Theorists

Scholars who view social conflicts as the basis of society and social change and emphasize a materialist view of society, critical of the status quo.

Mass Media

Refers to various forms of media technologies used to communicate and disseminate information to large audiences via mediums such as television, radio, newspapers, and the internet.

Government

The governing body of a nation, state, or community which makes and enforces laws.

Corporate Interests

The goals, desires, or priorities held by corporations which often influence policy decisions and economic trends.