_____________ was the name of the world's first artificial satellite

When OPEC was formed, Britain was to a large extent the policeman of the Persian Gulf

Indicate whether this statement is true or false

Indirect techniques of influencing government policy can be particularly effective because:

A) they provide a large amount of election support to public officials. B) they require considerably less effort from interest groups than direct methods. C) public officials are often more impressed by contacts from voters than from lobbyists. D) they are better planned than direct lobbying techniques. E) lobbyists demand more benefits than common voters.