Question

a city council is debating the construction of a new shopping center. it is considering a location in a residential neighborhood. which example best shows how a group can have a strong effect on this policy choice? a community journalist publishes an editorial about the development impacts. the neighborhood business association presents research and organizes testimony. the city planning department releases an official project assessment to citizens. a local homeowner creates an online petition against increased neighborhood traffic.

Explanation:

The neighborhood business association is a group. Presenting research and organizing testimony shows a coordinated effort that can strongly influence the city - council's policy choice regarding the shopping - center construction. A community journalist is an individual, the city planning department's release is an official act not of a general group, and a local homeowner is also an individual.

Answer:

The neighborhood business association presents research and organizes testimony.