The teacher asked us to write an essay and provide evidence to support our ideas with details from the text.

What word or phrase provides a context clue to help determine the meaning of "evidence"?

interest groups send representatives to state capitals and to washington, d.c. to put pressure on members of congress and other policymakers. they engage in lobbying, or the organized process of influencing legislation or policy. lobbying can take many forms. interest groups can testify in congressional hearings.

music and prayer? (you may punch me in the face if im wrong : > )