Congress's first attempt to control lobbyists, the Federal Regulation of Lobbying Act of 1946,
A) proved largely ineffectual because it provided for public disclosure more than for regulation.
B) ironically caused an increase in the number of lobbyists in Washington, DC.
C) forced many interest groups to abandon attempts to influence the government.
D) reduced the effectiveness of most interest groups.
E) was ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.
A
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