The process by which organized interests attempt to affect the decisions and actions of public officials is called

a. grass-roots pressure.

b. propaganda.

c. lobbying.

d. gerrymandering

The answer is letter C. The process by which organized interests attempt to affect the decisions and actions of public officials is called lobbying. Lobbying targets law makers, their staff, standing committees of the House and the Senate. Lobbyists will try to pressure people through letters, postcards, phone calls, emails and etc.