Lobbyists May Have Greater Influence in State Legislatures Than in Congress

question 31

Multiple Choice

Lobbyists may have greater influence in state legislatures than in Congress because

• A)state legislators have smaller professional staffs and serve shorter terms.
• B)there is greater media coverage of state politics than national politics.
• C)lobbying restrictions are much tighter in the states.
• D)state legislators usually have longer terms of office than do members of Congress.
• E)All of the above

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Defamation

A false statement communicated to a third party that damages the reputation of the subject of the statement, which can be actionable in a civil court.

Unreasonable Public Disclosure

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Private Facts

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Absolute

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