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Interest Group

Interest Group. Organization of people with shared policy goals entering the policy process at several points to try to achieve those goals. Why so many in the US?. Pluralism (Federalist #10) p.333 Constitution allows it: a. 1 st Amendment b. Federalism c. Bicameralism

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Interest Group

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  1. Interest Group • Organization of people with shared policy goals entering the policy process at several points to try to achieve those goals.

  2. Why so many in the US? • Pluralism (Federalist #10) p.333 • Constitution allows it: a. 1st Amendment b. Federalism c. Bicameralism 3. Weak Political Parties

  3. Why Join? • Solidary Incentive • Material Incentive • Purposive Incentive

  4. How are interest groups important to a democracy? • Watchdog • Power to affect policy • Form of expression of views • Provide political tutelage – political elites for later • Provide info. for process – will be biased. • Voter mobilization • $ to keep the system running. • Political discussion – keep up the debate.

  5. Types of Interest Groups • Economic • Business • Agricultural • Labor • Professional • Unions • Unorganized poor

  6. 2. Environmental 3. Public Interest 4. Other 5. Foreign Governments

  7. What Makes it Powerful • Size and resources • Leadership • Cohesiveness

  8. Strategies • Direct a. Lobbying b. Ratings game c. Alliances d. Campaign assistance (electioneering) * PACS e. Litigation 2. Indirect a. public pressure b. have constituents lobby c. other forms of pressure

  9. Regulation of Lobbyists • 1946 Federal Regulation of Lobbying Act • 1995 Lobbying Disclosure Act • 2017 Trump Executive Order

  10. Want to control the govt. Put forth a candidate Concerned about all areas of policy Only interested in their area of policy Want to influence policy Support or try to hinder candidates Political Parties/Interest Groups

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