Two laws that have played an important role in opening the bureaucratic process to interest group influence are the
A)1995 Lobbying Disclosure Act and the Negotiated Rulemaking Act of 1990.
B)Negotiated Rulemaking Act of 1990 and the Administrative Procedure Act of 1946.
C)1946 Federal Regulation of Lobbying Act and the 1995 Lobbying Disclosure Act.
D)1946 Federal Regulation of Lobbying Act and the Administrative Procedure Act of 1946.

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The Negotiated Rulemaking Act of 1990 established a process for agency rulemaking that involves interested parties in the development of proposed rules. This allows interest groups to have a more direct impact on the bureaucratic process. The Administrative Procedure Act of 1946 sets forth the procedures that federal agencies must follow in the rulemaking process, and it includes opportunities for public comment and input. These two laws have been important in providing avenues for interest group influence in the bureaucratic process.

Two Laws That Have Played an Important Role in Opening