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Irina18 [472]
3 years ago
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Which description best illustrates an interest group's use of public pressure to indirectly influence policy? A. Filing a lawsui

t against corporations that are major polluters and contribute to climate change B. Encouraging people to send letters and email to the president about climate change C. Lobbying officials in the executive and legislative branches who have expressed doubt that climate change exists D. Forming a political action committee to support candidates who believe climate change is real
History
2 answers:
AnnyKZ [126]3 years ago
8 0

Answer:

The Correct Answer is B.

Encouraging people to send letters and email to the president about climate change.

Explanation:

  • Interest groups are the organization of the people who influence the political process of policymaking by achieving their set objectives.
  • Interest groups try to influence every branch and every level of the government.
  • The most common and effective technique of an interest group id Lobbying and seeking to influence and motivate others to join your group.
nasty-shy [4]3 years ago
7 0

B is the right answer

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