Which of the following statements about advocacy and lobbying and the influence of both on policy are true? Select all that apply
A) Advocacy can be defined as pleading the case of another or championing a cause.
B) Lobbying is the act of influencing legislators.
C) Nurses can gain access to legislators individually or through the services of a professional lobbyist or PAC.
D) Policy and politics are not related to each other.
E) Public policy is a rational process.
Ans: A, B, C
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