What distinguishes lobbying from other strategies of influence?
A)Lobbying is the least expensive and the most democratic strategy of influencing government.
B)Lobbyists try to exert pressure directly on government officials themselves.
C)Lobbying is the only form of influence that has explicit First Amendment protection from regulation.
D)Lobbying involves advertising in order to create a positive image of an organization.

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Lobbying involves direct communication and persuasion with government officials, rather than using indirect methods like advertising or grassroots organizing.

Answer: C 
 While other forms of influence may also have constitutional protections, lobbying specifically has been recognized by the Supreme Court as a form of speech protected by the First Amendment.

Therefore, options A and D are incorrect as they are either inaccurate or do not reflect a key feature of lobbying.

What Distinguishes Lobbying from Other Strategies of Influence