The systematic effort to influence public policy by pressuring governmental officials is known as
A)electioneering.
B)grassroots influence.
C)lobbying.
D)community advocacy.

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Lobbying is the act of attempting to influence decisions made by officials in the government, most often legislators or members of regulatory agencies. It involves advocacy where interest groups, individuals, or lobbyists attempt to inform and persuade policymakers to enact or reject legislation or policy that will benefit them or their constituents.

The Systematic Effort to Influence Public Policy by Pressuring Governmental