Question 24
Pressure GroupsLobbying mainly involves the application of pressure on
- A.people in commerce through monetary gifts
- B.legislators through material gifts
- C.people in government through persuasive arguments
- D.legislator by intimidation and blackmail
- E.trade unions through offer of gift.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (people in government through persuasive arguments)
Explanation
Lobbying is trying to persuade officials and legislators, through argument and information, to support a group's interest.