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Does a lobbyist a person who tries to influence the way lawmakers vote?

Yes they influence the governments decision.


Which is not a characteristic of a multiparty system?

Multiparty systems allow for variation in political discourse, and often tries to unite them all in policy decisions, or at least to make decisions with the majority in mind. Multiparty systems do have one leader, but he or she typically gets input from many other people.


What does the chief foreign policy maker?

I'm not exactly sure on this but the chief foreign policy maker makes either laws or guidelines to meet with other countries (e.g. Condoleezza Rice and her failed attempts with Israel or Palestine.) These rules/guidelines are followed by the jobs they apply to. The answer is President Nixon. Due to his capability of ratifation of treaties he was dumbed this title due to his "architect" ways with foreign policy.


What is indirect lobbying?

Grassroots lobbying From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaGrassroots lobbying (also indirect lobbying) is a form of lobbying that focuses on raising awareness of a particular cause at the local level, with the intention of reaching thelegislature and making a difference in the decision-making process. Grassroots lobbying is an approach that separates itself from direct lobbying through the act of asking thegeneral public to contact legislators and government officials concerning the issue at hand, as opposed to conveying the message to the legislators directly. Companies, associations and citizens are increasingly partaking in grassroots lobbying as an attempt to influence a change in legislation.[1]The unique characteristic of grassroots lobbying, in contrast to other forms of lobbying, is that it involves stimulating the politics of specific communities. This type of lobbying is different from the more commonly known direct lobbying, as it is naturally brought upon by the organization.


A liberal position is one which tries to protect individuals?

A liberal position tries to protect an individuals civil liberties. Some civil liberties are freedom from slavery and freedom of religion.