How do states and cities influence federal policy in contemporary politics?
a. State legislatures elect senators to Congress.
b. State legislatures pass preemption statutes.
c. States and cities bring cases to the attention of the Supreme Court.
d. States and cities control the salaries of representatives.
e. States and cities hire lobbyists.
ANS: E
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