USA CITIZENSHIP TEST
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Lobbyists provide govt officials with important info on issues.
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Lobbyists give some groups more influence on govt policy than other groups.
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Lobbyists have greater access to government officials than most citizens do
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Lobbyists present biased information to government officials
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Detailed explanation-1: -Lobbyists are professional advocates that work to influence political decisions on behalf of individuals and organizations. This advocacy could lead to the proposal of new legislation, or the amendment of existing laws and regulations.
Detailed explanation-2: -lobbying, any attempt by individuals or private interest groups to influence the decisions of government; in its original meaning it referred to efforts to influence the votes of legislators, generally in the lobby outside the legislative chamber. Lobbying in some form is inevitable in any political system.
Detailed explanation-3: -Lobbying ensures all citizens’ opinions inform government decisions. Which of these is considered a benefit of lobbying? Lobbying ensures that lawmakers are well funded for the next election.
Detailed explanation-4: -While letters or personal visits are the most effective methods of lobbying, telephone calls can also get results. Telephone calls can be especially important for time sensitive lobbying efforts.