Why Is Grassroots Lobbying an Effective Political Tactic

question 37

Multiple Choice

Why is grassroots lobbying an effective political tactic?

• A)Grassroots lobbying shapes public opinion,and elected officials are known to respond to public opinion.
• B)Interest groups rarely engage in grassroots lobbying,so when they use this tactic,elected officials take notice.
• C)Grassroots lobbyists collect and bundle together campaign contributions from multiple individuals.This results in one large campaign contribution and thus maximizes the impact of each contributor.
• D)Grassroots lobbying depends on building personal connections with elected officials,who are more likely to listen to groups that they know and like.

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