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Lobbyists are controversial because some of their methods appear rather shady. Lobbyists receive lots of money in some situations, and they pressure legislatures to pass bills that favor their cause. Some argue that lobbyists do not care about the causes, they are in it for the money.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe purpose of a lobbyist is to mobilize people to support a particular cause. Such a person will try to influence legislators on various issues which affect some interests.
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∙ 12y agothey influence the government and the public to get the thing s they want done
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To members of Congress the most important thing lobbyists provide is?
Technical expertise.
What are representatives of interest groups that work on influence congress?
Representatives.. I think. That or Senators.
What the main role of lobbyists?
The main role of lobbyists is to try and influence lawmakers to change laws. Lobbyists exist for many different industries.
How do lobbyists differ from political action commites?
A lobbyists is a paid employee of a group of businesses who want particular laws that benefit them. A political action committee is a group of people who work on a issue or issues they find important. They are not paid and volunteer to do it. Lobbyists often write laws for Congress and submit them to the members. Many former members of Congress are now lobbyists for many of the companies like oil, banking, coal, and other powerful political interests. The lobbyists work to make sure the laws they want are passed.
How many lobbyists per congressman?
On average, there are about 6 lobbyists per congressman in the United States. Lobbyists work to influence policy decisions and advocate on behalf of various interest groups. The amount of lobbying activity can vary depending on the issues being addressed and the specific congressman involved.
Which branches of of the federal can be influenced by lobbyists?
All three branches of government can be influenced by lobbyists
Who are People who contact public officials to express the wishes of an interest group?
lobbyists
Which statement about lobbyists is most accurate?
Lobbyists frequently invite lawmakers to restaurants or other forms of entertainment.
. Which branches of the federal government can be influenced by lobbyists?
All three branches of government can be influenced by lobbyists
What branches of the federal government can be influence by lobbyists?
All three branches of government can be influenced by lobbyists.
Which branches of the federal government can be influenced lobbyists?
All three branches of government can be influenced by lobbyists
Which branches of government can be influenced by lobbyists?
Congress is most influenced by lobbyists. The lobbyists write bills for the members of congress so the people they work for are protected or provided for in bills. Lobbyists also give free gifts, memberships, dinners, trips, and tickets to congress to influence their votes.
