Negative blocking is:

a. a lack of decision making by interest groups.
b. preventing media coverage of policy formation.
c. when interest groups block new legislation that will reduce benefits to their clients.
d. when Congress doesn't allow debate on a proposed law.
e. when the president does not support a new policy.


Answer: c

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