Which best describes the main objective of a lobbyist?

A. to raise campaign funds for political parties

B. to influence public decision-making for the common good

C. to influence state legislators or members of Congress on issues

D. to advise political candidates on how to manage their election campaigns

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Alissa Grant

Social Studies

1 April, 07:41

Which best describes the main objective of a lobbyist?

A. to raise campaign funds for political parties

B. to influence public decision-making for the common good

C. to influence state legislators or members of Congress on issues

D. to advise political candidates on how to manage their election campaigns

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Answers (2)

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Booker · Answer 1

c.

Explanation:

the answer is c because the "lobbyist" usually can get votes needed to win an election, with conditions In place. example: a lobbyist on the Republican side influences their supporters to vote on a law to raise taxes.

Leslie Frank · Answer 2

Answer:The answer is C

Explanation:

The lobbyist are a group of people who are members of either a professional body or civil society organization who engage with members of the parliament on the passage of a bill that will result in the common good of all members of the society.

Whenever a bill is before the house for passage lobbyist will engage with individual members of the house and tried to inform them on the need to ensure the passage of the bill. They will let them know the positive contribution of the bill to the development of the country when it is passed. When they are able to convince them, they can get the bill passed in their favour on the floor of the house.