Lobbying refers to __________
a. cooperation between interest groups and legislators for a given public policy issue
b. gridlock in the policymaking process as the result of interest group participation
c. efforts to influence the decisions of government
d. contributions to the campaign committees of candidates for office
Answer: c
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Along with some of the newly industrialized countries, Eastern Europe and Russia are commonly considered __________
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
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A) Analysis techniques B) Subjects C) Data D) Setting
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A. vetoes B. memorandum C. signing statements D. executive orders