Hi, Lobbying has long been accepted as a legitimate practice in the world of American politics. Over the years, however, lobbying has grown from small-time hotel socializing into a multi-billion dollar business, in which not only individuals but also corporations and special-interest group s seek to influence politicians with sizable campaign contributions or with other financial incentives. The lecturer states that , because it is usually difficult to prove that a legislator directly promised someone to vote in a certain way, we need safeguards which will discourage any tacit understandings between legislators and lobbyists.
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