Lobbyists:a) are persons hired to attempt to influence members of Congress. b) date back to colonial times. c) are deeply unpopular with the general public. d) represent special interests. e) all of the above are true.

a) are persons hired to attempt to influence members of Congress, d) represent special interests.

Explanation:

Lobbyists is a hired individual by an organization or interest group with the aim of influencing legislation or the outcome of an election. The use of the term can be traced back to the 1910's

abraham lincoln issued the preliminary emancipation proclamation on september 22nd, 1862. it stipulated that if the southern states did not cease their rebellion by january 1st, 1863, then proclamation would go into effect.