Congress is most influenced by lobbyists. The lobbyists write bills for the members of congress so the people they work for are protected or provided for in bills. Lobbyists also give free gifts, memberships, dinners, trips, and tickets to congress to influence their votes.
All three branches of government can be influenced by lobbyists
All three branches of government can be influenced by lobbyists
All three branches of government can be influenced by lobbyists
All three branches of government can be influenced by lobbyists.
All three branches of government can be influenced by lobbyists
All three branches of government can be influenced by lobbyists
Although there are only three real branches, the "fourth branch" is sometimes used to refer to either the media (the "fourth estate"), or lobbyists and special interest groups.
the separation of powers between branches of government
Revolving door
Lobbyists
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