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Why is lobbying an effective tool to influence public policy and political opinion?
A. Lobbying is not subject to any monetary limitations by the government.
B. Lobbying guarantees that a candidate will be elected or reelected for a position in government.
C. Lobbying provides information to aid members of Congress in creating bills that will be supported by research and public opinion.
D. Lobbying relies on the popularity of candidates and the use of media to persuade public opinion and political action.
A. Lobbying is not subject to any monetary limitations by the government.
B. Lobbying guarantees that a candidate will be elected or reelected for a position in government.
C. Lobbying provides information to aid members of Congress in creating bills that will be supported by research and public opinion.
D. Lobbying relies on the popularity of candidates and the use of media to persuade public opinion and political action.
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C. Lobbying provides information to aid members of Congress in creating bills that will be supported by research and public opinion.
This option highlights the role of lobbying in supplying policymakers with information and expertise, which can help them make informed decisions and craft legislation that aligns with the interests and needs of different stakeholders. Lobbyists often possess specific knowledge about particular issues and can play a critical role in shaping the legislative process.
This option highlights the role of lobbying in supplying policymakers with information and expertise, which can help them make informed decisions and craft legislation that aligns with the interests and needs of different stakeholders. Lobbyists often possess specific knowledge about particular issues and can play a critical role in shaping the legislative process.