Question

Special interest groups, also known as __________, are powerful influences when it comes to writing, passing, and blocking bills. A. influence committees B. interest councils C. chair groups D. lobbies

Answer 1

this would be "lobbies" - and the single people in those groups are known as lobbyists. For example, tobacco lobbyists would lobby in favour of not limiting where smoking is permitted. 

Answer 2

Answer:

D. lobbies

Explanation:

Lobbies are interest groups made up of people with set plans and intention about a bill. Lobbyists have the capacity to influence the fate of bills. Most often, lobbyist are paid for their actions to support or win the favor of a bill. This make them to help influence the political decisions being made in the legislative branch of the government to ensure the achievement of their aim.

One major advantage is that, it is a way of getting law makers to be aware of an issue.

Lobbying is often described as a legal form of bribery.