Roughly how many Americans access news from their smartphone or mobile device?

Members of Congress directly serve their constituents in all of the following ways, EXCEPT ________

A) ?providing information about federal programs. B) ?reflecting their opinions when voting on legislation. C) ?visiting with a community group to educate its members about the political system. D) performing ??casework. E) ?lobbying.

Academic specialists, former government and military officials, and outspoken figures from the private sector think tanks serve as _____________ that aim to influence public opinion and government policy through the dissemination of research findings and the airing of opinions on a variety of national issues.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).