Why is it important to gauge audience members' level of understanding when crafting a message?
to determine their general background and level of effort
to make sure those of a higher rank have all their needs addressed
to keep the communication internal if necessary
to determine how much they will need in understanding your message
to forecast probable reaction to the message

- To determine their general background and level of effort.

Explanation:

To gauge the audience member's level of understanding is crucial as it determines the background information they have that would assist one to craft a message accordingly. The style, tone, content, and the level of effort in a message always vary as per the understanding of the audience as using the terms which are unfamiliar to them is just not worth it. Thus, it is important to gauge the audience's knowledge, recognition, and perception in order to determine the general background and the level of effort to be put in the crafting of a message to convey it effectively.

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the third answer is correct (c).

the laws that regulate the financing of political campaigns seek to guarantee the smoothness of funding so that there is no abuse of electoral economic power and to avoid the capture of future politicians by the donors.

this is because donor agents have their private interests that are not necessarily the same interests of the society that elected politicians must defend.

thus, interest groups should seek their interests within the legality of lobbying practices that are regulated.