Which statement best describes both the positive and negative effects of lobbying on the democratic process? a. lobbying allows voters to connect more directly with politicians, but it encourages leaders to pass policies that may harm minority groups. b. lobbying prevents corporations from exerting too much influence on politics, but it makes the political process in general less transparent. c. lobbying draws attention to minority groups' concerns, but it is not effective on the state or local levels of government. d. lobbying small groups influence political leaders who may have ignored them, but it can lead to unethical behavior in government.