When interest groups use YouTube, Twitter and Facebook to generate widespread public comment and pressure, the goal is to
A) convince policymakers that public opinion overwhelmingly supports the interest group's position.
B) mislead the public by capitalizing on the viral nature of social media.
C) bypass the legislative process and direct attention to the executive branch.
D) force bureaucrats to seek judicial rulings.
E) lobby lawmakers directly to use specific language in new legislation.
A
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