U.S. Political System Interest Groups
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Functions Organize people Provide for political participation Supply information
Types of IG Agriculture Business Labor unions Professional groups Societal groups Caused based groups
Types of IG merican_medical_association_logo.png
How IG work Participation in electoral process Lobbying Employ legal process Influence PO
How they work –Participate –Lobbying Endorse candidates Political action committees Grassroots lobbying
–Employ legal process –Influence PO Sue for cause- Brown v Board of ED, Class Action suits -Agent Orange Media Demonstrations & protests orange-10-blk.jpg EChAProtestWithSMACs.jpg
IG & Public Good Benefits Criticisms Minority concerns Provide info Financial influence Excess power Campaign reform
Limitations Donations Visibility competition