Which option best completes the diagram?
before the 1960s,
there were
relatively few
interest groups
in the united
states
today, there are
many more
interest groups
in operation.
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a. new regulations in the 1960s reduced restrictions on lobbying and
increased access to politicians
b. many activists in the 1960s felt that other ways of influencing
policy were not effective enough.
o
c. government expansion in the 1980s created the need for more
groups to communicate people's concerns to lawmakers.
o
d. the u. s. victory in world war ii inspired many americans to
participate in government.

The correct answer is B) many activists in the 1960s felt that other ways of influencing policy were not effective enough.

The option that best completes the diagram is "many activists in the 1960s felt that other ways of influencing policy were not effective enough."

The 1960s were difficult years in the United States. Many changes started to happen and some civil rights movements organized by young people expressed its opposition to political decisions such as the participation of the US in the War of Vietnam. Some of these organizations grew and became more formal and realized that the most effective way to exert pressure was by lobbying with legislators. From that time on, interest groups hire lobbyists and lobbying firms to negotiate with congressmen.

#1 im pretty sure its a.