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Interest groups, Iron Triangles, and Amicus Briefs

Date : February 28, 2013 Topic : Interest Group Influence. Aim : How do interest groups impact various aspects of government? Do Now : Multiple Choice Questions. Interest groups, Iron Triangles, and Amicus Briefs.

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Interest groups, Iron Triangles, and Amicus Briefs

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  1. Date: February 28, 2013Topic: Interest Group Influence. Aim: How do interest groups impact various aspects of government?Do Now: Multiple Choice Questions.

  2. Interest groups, Iron Triangles, and Amicus Briefs • Interest groups provide money, information, and resources in the hopes of obtaining political support, from the Congress, Bureaucracy, and the White House. • Amicus briefs hope to convince the court to hear a case, and influence the courts decision.

  3. Interest Groups, the Media, and Pluralism • The media can regulate (they choose) information that is made public. • Pluralism – the groups can mute each others impact.

  4. How Interest Groups Support Political Parties – Electoral Goals. • 1.) Monetary Contributions and PAC donations. • 2.) Organizing/Mobilizing people. • 3.) Independent expenditures. • 4.) Endorsement/Recruitment of candidates.

  5. Public Interest Research Groups • Actively promote environmental issues, safe energy, consumer protection and good government.

  6. Funding the Interest Groups • Foundation Grants – funds established by prominent families or corporations for philanthropy. • Federal Grants – given to groups to support specific projects. • Direct Solicitation – direct mail or email.

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