_______ is a communication by someone other than a citizen acting on his or her own behalf, directed to a government decision maker, particularly in the legislative and executive branch, with the hope of influencing his or her decision.

Growing concerns about crime and mounting criticism have fueled legislative action for enhancing the existing judicial discretion of judges

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

What was the most important means the Framers used to make sure that elected government officials would observe the constitutional limits on their powers?

a. partisanship b. the Electoral College c. unified government d. free and fair elections