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How do lobbyists get public policy changed? How do lobbyists advance American democracy?

Lobbying (tactic/strategy) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHiicN0Kg10 - Jack Abramoff-super lobbyist. How do lobbyists get public policy changed? How do lobbyists advance American democracy? How do lobbyists pose a threat to democracy?

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How do lobbyists get public policy changed? How do lobbyists advance American democracy?

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  1. Lobbying (tactic/strategy)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHiicN0Kg10-Jack Abramoff-super lobbyist • How do lobbyists get public policy changed? • How do lobbyists advance American democracy? • How do lobbyists pose a threat to democracy? • Why will major change most likely never take place regarding lobbyist’s access to politicians?

  2. Jan. 23, 2019-AP US Govt. Tactics of Interest Groups Objective: understand the ways that interest groups go about influencing government!

  3. Tactics • Lobbying: • Information • Legislation • Votes • Ideas/Innovation • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Df32RijORLo • Electioneering • Grassroots • Donations • PACs-(FEC)

  4. Tactics • Litigation (UC Regents v. Bakke, 1977) • Amicus curiae • Class Action • Going Public • Mass appeal • Specific Image • Boycotting/Protest

  5. What Makes an Interest Group Successful? (SG #3) • Size • Potential OR Actual • Free Rider • Selective Benefits • Olsen’s Law • Intensity • Single Issue Groups • Financial Resources • Leadership

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