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QuizMultiple Choice

Interest Groups

Question 4 • FL-2106010-M/J Civics B

The interest group Education for All would like their state legislature to spend more money on teachers’ salaries, so the leaders of the organization travel to the capital to meet with lawmakers. This is called __________ .

Answer
A
lobbying
B
litigation
C
electioneering
D
advocacy

Explanation

Lobbying is when people or organizations contact lawmakers to influence their decisions or legislation. Education for All’s leaders travel to the capital to persuade legislators to increase teachers’ salaries, so this is lobbying. Litigation refers to legal action in court, while electioneering involves influencing elections.

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