Prior to the 1960s, cozy relationships developed between legislators and lobbyists because ______.
A. lobbyists helped legislators get elected, and legislators had weak loyalty to political parties
B. legislators wanted to supplement their low wages with gifts of food, drink, and more
C. lobbyists supplied needed information about bills, and legislators lacked staff
D. any of these
Answer: D
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