What is lobbying?

a. communication as a representative of a group with government officials to persuade them to support a particular policy
b. conducting surveys to gauge public opinion on a policy issue
c. convincing potential members to join an interest group by offering them material benefits.
d. fundraising for political candidates and educating the public about the activities of government


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