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C. before the Continental Congress authorized colonies to form their own governments
The right answer is C: Participating in an interest group. An interest, lobby or advocacy group consists of an organized group of people that, seeking a common public interest, get together and work jointly in order to advocate for and pursue that interest before the authorities.
C. Johnson was found not guilty and continued to serve in office.
During the trial 35 senators voted guilty and 19 not guilty. This was not enough to fulfill the 2/3 majoirty guilty vote.