A group of citizens is very serious about banning smoking in public places. The best way for the group to influence government smoking policies would be to

A.
give anti-smoking speeches at local community centers and schools.
B.
ask their governor to support their anti-smoking policies.
C.
start a political action committee and lobby against smoking policies.
D.
vote for government officials who do not smoke.

C. start a political action committee and lobby against smoking policies.