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itsmyluck

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Which statement would be illustrated by the success of an interest group?
 
  a. Citizens who are willing to get organized, inform themselves, and spend time talking to politicians can sometimes influence policy.
  b. Wealthy special interests always win in the legislative process.
  c. Groups can influence government without being organized or particularly excited about their issues.
  d. By definition, all lobbyists are paid high salaries and serve special economic interests.
  e. Most Texas legislators are avid bicycle riders.

Question 2

Which person can be considered a lobbyist?
 
  a. a professional who is influential in his or her line of work
 b. a former state legislator or executive with knowledge of the political process
  c. a wealthy donor
  d. a concerned citizen who is willing to get organized and inform himself or herself about the public interest
  e. all of these



billybob123

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Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

e



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