One way to block final action on a bill that is under consideration is to ______.

Interest groups in the United States tend to over-represent __________

a. business interests b. social welfare causes c. specialized labor groups d. non-profit organizations

Lobbying is best defined as:

A. the attempts to shape public opinion through online campaigns. B. the indirect techniques used by government officials to gain the confidence of interest groups. C. the direct attempts by individuals or organizations to influence administrative decisions of government. D. the peaceful demonstrations that are designed to make a statement about a group's interests. E. the evaluation of performance of legislators based on how often they have voted with an interest group's position on particular issues.