What is a lobbyist (gov)

a person who tries to influence legislators

lobbyists are people whose business is trying to influence legislation, regulation, or other government decisions, actions, or policies on behalf of a group or individual who hires them. Individuals and nonprofit organizations can also lobby as an act of volunteering or as a small part of their normal job. A lobbyist is an individual hired by a business or a cause to persuade legislators to support that business or cause. They are paid to win favor from politicians. For instance if a lobbyist wants action on a bill, a legislator wants to be re-elected. The idea is to persuade a legislator that what the lobbyist wants is good public policy. Lobbyists often urge or influence lawmakers to try to persuade other lawmakers to approve a bill.

according to classical republican political theory, which democratic republics would function best?

a.   small republics, with people who had similar interests

b.   large republics, with people who had competing interests

c.   republics made up entirely of landowners

d.   republics made up entirely of servants