Question

do lobbyists exert influence among all three branches of government? why or why not?
yes, they advise on rules and legislation and file briefs with the courts.
no, they focus on developing legislation.
yes, they influence the election of officials to all three branches.
no, the courts are immune to outside influences.

Explanation:

To determine the answer, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Lobbyists do advise on rules/legislation (affecting the legislative branch) and file briefs with courts (affecting the judicial branch). They also can influence executive branch policies indirectly, so they exert influence on all three branches.
• Option 2: Saying they only focus on legislation is incorrect as they influence other branches too.
• Option 3: Lobbyists don't directly influence the election of officials to all three branches in the way described (elections are more about campaigns, voters, etc., and lobbyists' main role is advocacy, not direct election influence).
• Option 4: Courts are not immune to outside influences; amicus briefs from lobbyists (or groups they represent) can influence judicial decisions.

Answer:

A. Yes, they advise on rules and legislation and file briefs with the courts.