Which of the following doctrines exempts certain lobbying activities from the Sherman Act?
A) Noerr-Pennington doctrine
B) Quick look doctrine
C) State action doctrine
D) Per se illegality doctrine
E) Doctrine of inherency

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One exemption from the Sherman Act extends to concerted efforts to lobby government officials, regardless of the anticompetitive purposes of the lobbying effort. The doctrine, known as the Noerr-Pennington doctrine is based on the First Amendment.

Which of the Following Doctrines Exempts Certain Lobbying Activities from the Sherman