Question

(civics)
Lobbying is the term given to the activities of interest groups that seek to influence the making and implementation of public policy and to persuade government officials to support a group's position. These activities are directed at the __________.
A.
executive branch
B.
legislative branch
C.
judicial branch
D.
all of these are targets of lobbying

Answer 1

Answer:

B. legislative branch

Explanation:

Lobbysts court public officials, mainly members of Congress, in order to attempt to persuade them to enact bills that are favorable to the interest groups they represent. They use different tools: donations, civil campaigns, media pressure, personal contact.

Answer 2

B. legislative branch.

Lobbyists target legislators in Congress and the and the Senate to vote on bills.