Which of the Following Statements About Grassroots Mobilization Is LEAST

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about grassroots mobilization is LEAST accurate?

• A)Interest groups have a vested interest in demonstrating that they represent a large, widespread base.
• B)Interest groups sometimes engage in astroturf lobbying, using deceitful practices to rally widespread support behind policies that benefit only a small section of society.
• C)Interest groups sometimes rely on mobilizing the grass tops, focusing on the most influential members of a community.
• D)Many interest groups build grassroots support by providing citizens with "scorecards" outlining how candidates have voted on key issues in the past.
• E)Grassroots mobilization helps an interest group create the illusion of public backing, but this can rarely be translated into true political influence over elected officials.

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