How is lobbying Congress similar to lobbying the courts?
a. Both involve lobbying related to pending legislation.
b. Both involve use of political action committee (PAC) contributions to gain access to decision makers.
c. Both are commonly used methods of interest groups seeking to influence public policy.
d. Both depend on building personal relationships with decision makers.
Answer: c
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