lobbying

     

Lobbying inclues all attempts to influence legislators and officials, whether by other legislators, constituents or organized groups. Governments often define and regulate organized group lobbying.

Trivia about lobbying

  • In the mid-1800s Samuel Ward was the "King of" this, soliciting legislative support for his causes
  • Former senators are allowed back on the Senate floor, but they're restricted from doing this the first year out of office

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