Astroturf Lobbying Is Sometimes Effective Because

question 65

Multiple Choice

Astroturf lobbying is sometimes effective because:

• A) most elected officials are older and can be fooled by technology.
• B) interest groups invest huge sums of money into astroturf lobbying.
• C) educated citizens understand politics best and are the most likely to participate in astroturf lobbying.
• D) it sometimes involves large numbers of participants, forcing elected officials to
• Pay attention.
• E) like a balanced and successful football team, it combines both an "air"
• And a "ground" attack.

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Definitions:

Price Change

A variation in the cost of goods or services over time in the marketplace.

Substitution Effect

The substitution effect occurs when consumers replace pricier items with less expensive alternatives as prices rise, thereby altering their consumption patterns.

Demand Reduction

A decrease in the quantity of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at a given price.

Price Increase

An upward adjustment in the selling price of goods or services, often due to factors like increased production costs or higher demand.