Which of the following has been a common loophole that lobbyists use in their efforts

Which of the following has been a common loophole that lobbyists use in their efforts to circumvent legislation and regulations designed to curtail their activities?

  • Lobbyists comply with the reporting requirements for their activities.
  • Lobbyists contribute to public officials’ campaigns through the use of a PAC.
  • Lobbyists target staffers of public officials rather than the public officials themselves.
  • Lobbyists use advertising to sway the public to either oppose or favor the legislation.