Which if the following is a positive aspect of lobbying? A. The large number of lobbying groups makes it difficult to compromise, which hampers efforts to legislate. B. Lobbying allows groups with narrow interests to have a voice in the crowded arena of politics. C. Well-financed, politically active groups are listened to most often D. Lobbyists are a source of bribery and corruption.

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Shiloh Bender

Social Studies

16 September, 19:24

Which if the following is a positive aspect of lobbying? A. The large number of lobbying groups makes it difficult to compromise, which hampers efforts to legislate. B. Lobbying allows groups with narrow interests to have a voice in the crowded arena of politics. C. Well-financed, politically active groups are listened to most often D. Lobbyists are a source of bribery and corruption.

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Luke Fitzpatrick · Answer 1

B. Lobbying allows groups with narrow interests to have a voice in the crowded arena of politics. Lobbying or advocacy groups/lobby groups/pressure groups/campaign groups or special interest groups, use different forms of advocacy, to try to influence public opinion or policy and play a key role in political and social systems. Members of these groups and other social movements believe that in uniting themselves for collective action they can demonstrate strength in numbers when it comes to politics, advancing their cause and interests.