A lobbyist is an individual who
A) works to get a candidate elected to office.
B) sits on a congressional committee.
C) attempts to influence the decision making of lawmakers.
D) issues rulings on major court cases.
C
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a. Fourth Amendment b. Fifth Amendment c. Sixth Amendment d. Eighth Amendment
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a. much weaker and more narrow than in other democracies b. very similar to other democracies c. much stronger and broader than in other democracies d. subject to intense lobbying