Which of the following statements about grassroots mobilization is LEAST accurate?
A. Interest groups sometimes rely on mobilizing the grass tops, focusing on the most influential members of a community.
B. Interest groups can be more effective when they have members spread across a broad swath of congressional districts.
C. Grassroots mobilization helps an interest group create the illusion of public backing, but this can rarely be translated into true political influence over elected officials.
D. Many interest groups build grassroots support by providing citizens with "scorecards" outlining how candidates have voted on key issues in the past.
E. Interest groups sometimes engage in astroturf lobbying, using deceitful practices to rally widespread support behind policies that benefit only a small section of society.
Answer: C
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