Which statement best assesses how individuals and groups outside of Congress shape the legislative process?(1 point) Responses Individuals and groups must work with professional lobbyists to influence lawmakers. Individuals and groups must work with professional lobbyists to influence lawmakers. Individuals don’t have the power to influence legislative activity; only groups do. Individuals don’t have the power to influence legislative activity; only groups do. Individuals and groups can seek to influence public opinion, but they have no direct access to members of Congress. Individuals and groups can seek to influence public opinion, but they have no direct access to members of Congress. Individuals and groups use multiple strategies that are effective to varying degrees in influencing the legislative process.

Answer 1

Individuals and groups use multiple strategies that are effective to varying degrees in influencing the legislative process.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I apologize for any confusion. My previous response is the most accurate assessment of how individuals and groups outside of Congress shape the legislative process. They indeed use multiple strategies that are effective to varying degrees in influencing the legislative process. The other options provided do not accurately capture the extent of influence and access that individuals and groups can have in shaping legislation.