Providing a means for various groups and individuals to have their interests represented in state policymaking is part of the ______ function of legislatures.

Lobbyists work to keep legislators and their staffs appraised of ______.

Which of the following is true about majority-minority districts?

Which of the following groups of people tend to be Democrats?

Interest groups tend to support new candidates over incumbents for office.

Which of the following is the primary reason for limited gubernatorial power in the early days of the United States of America?

A membership group represents individuals or organizations in a particular industry or field.

Governors achieve their agendas through exclusive use of their formal powers.

Which of the following is true about majority-minority districts?

Lobbying is how citizens and private companies make their views known to policymakers between election seasons.