Lobbying groups like the National Rifle Association (NRA) and the National Education Association (NEA) can influence government decisions because they
(a) directly choose the leaders of Congress
(b) work to elect legislators who support their views
(c) pay the salaries of elected officials
(d) become members of third political parties
Answer: (b) work to elect legislators who support their views
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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What will be an ideal response?