a lobbyist encourages parents to write letters to their representatives in congress in support of an education bill. this is and example of

a. grass-roots pressure
b. PAC contributions
c. a public-interest group
d. propaganda

d and c, but ill lean more toward c.

Rethink this one.... check your book

The example you provided, where a lobbyist encourages parents to write letters to their representatives in support of an education bill, aligns more closely with option c, a public-interest group.

Explanation:

a. Grass-roots pressure typically involves the organized effort of individuals or groups working at the local level to influence policy or bring attention to an issue. While parents writing letters to representatives can be a form of grass-roots pressure, the key distinction here is the involvement of a lobbyist, suggesting a more organized and professional effort.

b. PAC (Political Action Committee) contributions refer to financial donations made by individuals or organizations to support a particular political cause or candidate. While lobbying groups may sometimes make these contributions, the act of encouraging parents to write letters does not directly involve financial contributions.

c. Public-interest groups, often known as advocacy groups or lobbyists, work to promote policies that are in the best interest of the general public. In this example, the lobbyist is encouraging parents to write letters to their representatives to express support for an education bill, which aligns with the activities of a public-interest group.

d. Propaganda refers to information, often misleading or biased, that is designed to promote a particular ideology or viewpoint. While lobbyists and advocacy groups can employ various tactics, such as framing messages strategically, the act of encouraging parents to write letters alone does not necessarily constitute propaganda.

In summary, given the information provided, option c, a public-interest group, seems like a more accurate description of the example you provided.