Lobbying efforts that do not represent the genuine concerns of the citizens supposedly involved is called
A) grassroots lobbying.
B) astroturf lobbying.
C) cyberadvocacy.
D) company lobbying.

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Astroturf lobbying is when organizations or interest groups create the illusion of grassroots support for their cause by using tactics like paid protesters, manufactured letters, and fake social media profiles. It is meant to mislead policymakers and the public by making it seem like there is widespread support for a certain issue when in reality, it is only a small group or even just one organization pushing the agenda.

Lobbying Efforts That Do Not Represent the Genuine Concerns of the Citizens