Which
of
the
following
is
an
accurate
comparison
of
interest
groups'
realm
of
influence
and
a
bias
pertaining
to
direct
access
to
decision-makers?
Area
of
Influence
Action
(A)
|
Environmental
Organize
online
petitions
for
the
protection
of
the
environment
(B)
|
Animal
rights
Organize
demonstrations
against
stores
that
sell
fur
(C)
|
Defense
contractors
|
Develop
and
nurture
personal
contacts
with
senior
congressional
staff
(D)
|
Retired
people
Help
members
with
Social
Security
and
Medicare problems
O
(@A)
O
(B)
@
(©)
Feedback
for
this
selection:
Correct.
Whereas
defense
contractors
consist
of
large
companies
such
as
Boeing,
Lockheed
Martin,
and
General
Dynamics,
they
are
also
wealthy
and
can
employ
many
lobbyists.
Developing
and
nurturing
their
personal
contacts
with
senior
congressional
staffers
may
lead
to
decision-making
in
the
House
and
Senate
in
their
favor.
O
(D)
Points
earned
on
this
question:
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