Attempts to Discuss Topics of Interest with a Member of the Legislature

question 20

Multiple Choice

Attempts to discuss topics of interest with a member of the legislature in an ambush-style meeting in the public hallways outside a legislative chamber is the original form of what's still known as

• A) "gottcha" politics.
• B) lobbying.
• C) guerrilla influence.
• D) influence peddling.

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Definitions:

Conflict Theorists

Sociologists who view social life as a competition, emphasizing the role of coercion and power in producing social order, often focusing on class, race, and gender struggles.

Davis-Moore Thesis

A theory suggesting that social stratification is beneficial to society because it ensures that the most capable individuals occupy the most important roles.

Status Symbols

Material indicators that demonstrate a person’s social and economic position.

Social Mobility

The movement of individuals or groups within or between social strata in a society.