Lobbyists may have greater influence in state legislatures than in Congress because
A)state legislators have smaller professional staffs and serve shorter terms.
B)there is greater media coverage of state politics than national politics.
C)lobbying restrictions are much tighter in the states.
D)state legislators usually have longer terms of office than do members of Congress.
E)All of the above

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State legislators often have smaller professional staffs and shorter terms of office than members of Congress, making them more vulnerable to the influence of lobbyists who have specialized knowledge and resources. Additionally, state politics may receive less media coverage and have fewer lobbying restrictions compared to national politics.

Lobbyists May Have Greater Influence in State Legislatures Than in Congress