The Legislative Branch Article I of the Constitution

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The Legislative Branch Article I of the Constitution

Concept 2: Individuals, Groups, and Institutions Topics will include: Breakdown of the US Congress Qualifications/ Terms/ Compensation & Privileges of Congress The Election Process/ The Impact of the 17th Amendment The Legislative Process (Bill  Law) Functions of leadership positions and committees Influence of lobbyists and interest groups

Interest Groups & Lobbyists Interest Group Organization Members share common goals Support candidates who share their ideas The DO NOT nominate candidates Political power of the groups is strengthened by unifying the members

Interest Groups & Lobbyists Types of Interest Groups Business- related (NAM) Labor- related (AFL-CIO) Public- interest groups Political interest groups Farm Interest Groups Environmental Interest Groups Foreign Interest Groups

Interest Groups & Lobbyists Many of the business and labor interest groups are mainly concerned with issues that impact the US economy. Foreign interest groups seek: Military aid Economic aid Favorable trade agreements

Interest Groups & Lobbyists Affecting Public Policy Most interest groups attempt to influence government through lobbying They also use media campaigns to garner public support for issues

Interest Groups & Lobbyists Affecting Public Policy (cont.) Lobbyists Representatives of the interest groups Most important: provide legislators with information to persuade them to side with their issue

Interest Groups & Lobbyists Affecting Public Policy (cont.) Provide campaign contributions to gain access to lawmakers Political Action Committees The Federal Election Campaign Act regulates PACs

Interest Groups & Lobbyists Affecting Public Policy (cont.) Types of PACs Affiliated Attached to an organization Ex. Realtor’s PAC Independent Free from outside control Ex.: Council for a Livable World

Interest Groups & Lobbyists Affecting Public Policy (cont.) PAC support of an incumbent often means re-election for that legislator Incumbent- political candidate running for a re-election (was already in the office and seeks to return to it in the election)

Interest Groups & Lobbyists Shaping Public Opinion Includes the ideas and attitudes a significant # of Americans hold about government and political issues Factors that characterize the nature of public opinion Diversity Communication Significant numbers

Interest Groups & Lobbyists Political socialization People learn their political beliefs and attitudes from the following sources: Family and home influence School Peer groups Friends Co-workers

Interest Groups & Lobbyists Stereotypes can be created or discredited by mass media Political Culture Shared beliefs about the nation Values freedom and liberty Ideology Set of basic beliefs about life, culture, government, and society

Interest Groups & Lobbyists Ideology (cont.) Liberal- believes in an active national government Conservative- believes in limited government Moderate- represent a mix of both liberal and conservative ideologies Most Americans consider themselves to be moderate