Efforts by state and local governments to act in Washington, DC, on behalf of their own needs are known as ______.

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Intergovernmental lobbying refers to the efforts by state and local governments to influence federal policy decisions on issues that affect their own jurisdictions or interests. This can include lobbying Congress, the White House, or federal agencies to obtain funding or support for specific programs, policies, or projects. Interstate relations refer to interactions and agreements between different states or their governments. Intrastate legislation refers to laws or policies enacted by a single state government that apply within that state's borders. Extragovernmental conferencing is not a recognized term in political science or government, and therefore cannot be the correct answer.

Efforts by State and Local Governments to Act in Washington