Why do legislators listen seriously to the views of citizens' groups?
a) citizens' groups' members vote in elections.

b) citizens' groups have a great deal of money.

c) citizens' groups can give interviews to the media.

d) the leaders of citizens' groups can run for office.

thomas jefferson is the answer

interest groups send representatives to state capitals and to washington, d.c. to put pressure on members of congress and other policymakers. they engage in lobbying, or the organized process of influencing legislation or policy. lobbying can take many forms. interest groups can testify in congressional hearings.