Lobbying Is Best Defined As

Lobbying is best defined as:

A) the attempts to shape public opinion through online campaigns.
B) the indirect techniques used by government officials to gain the confidence of interest groups.
C) the direct attempts by individuals or organizations to influence administrative decisions of government.
D) the peaceful demonstrations that are designed to make a statement about a group's interests.
E) the evaluation of performance of legislators based on how often they have voted with an interest group's position on particular issues.