Question: How do interest group lobbyists help candidates win elections and also get legislation passed that is favorable to the lobbyist? Group of answer choices 1
How do interest group "lobbyists" help candidates win elections and also get legislation passed that is favorable to the lobbyist?
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Testimony for or against bills proposed legislation being considered by legislative committees.
Ads and announcements in newspapers, on Websites, and through direct mail, which appeal to the public to take a position and convey their views to elected officials.
Organization of protest marches and other forms of public demonstrations
Providing testimony for or against bills being considered by legislative committees.
Sponsorship of initiative ballot propositions or referendum petitions to put propositions on the ballot.
Favorable publicity and endorsements for cooperative lawmakers inserted into the internal publications of the organization.
Informal contacts with lawmakers for purposes of providing them with information, statistical date, and expert opinions on pending legislation.
Attempts to influence the appointment by the governor of sympathetic judges and administrative officials.
Encouragement of interestgroup members to write letters, send emails, text messages, or Tweets to lawmakers regarding particular bills.
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