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Political Parties vs. Interest Groups Interest Group: Individuals who organize to influence the government’s programs and policies Political Parties 1. Nominate candidates to run for elective office 2. Focus on a broad range of issues to appeal to a wide range of the electorate 3. Compete for control of the legislative branch by trying to win the majority of the seats in Congress Interest Groups 1. May support certain candidates for office, but they do not nominate their own candidates 2. Often take a narrow focus on a specific issue, such as gun control, abortion, or the environment 3. Compete for influence over elected officials so that the elected officials decide public policy issues in the interest group’s favor

People join or create special interest groups to encourage laws that suit them. Special interest groups range in size from one to millions. They represent businesses, faiths, regions, or ideologies. Interest groups alert the news media to issues and provide information in an attempt to influence public opinion. Interest groups advise members on the policies and voting records of politicians so they can vote for the lawmakers that support their views. Interest groups hire lobbyists to persuade lawmakers to support the group’s goals and ideas. Lobbyists develop contacts to ensure they can reach key lawmakers. They persuade lawmakers to adopt the interest group’s views, provide the information on the effects of specific legislation and may help write bills. They sponsor opinion polls to demonstrate support for an issue. They also help lawmakers raise campaign funds. Lobbyists persuade political parties to add interest group’s issues to the party platform and arrange for soft money contributions to be made to the party. Lobbyists alert interest groups to proposed legislation that affects them and reports lawmaker’s positions on key bills. Parties give extra campaign support to candidates in crucial races.

A few well-known interest groups… MADD Mothers Against Drunk Driving NOW National Organization for Women AARP American Association of Retired People NAACP National Association for the Advancement of Colored People NRA National Rifle Association NEA National Education Association ABA American Bar Association AMA American Medical Association NARAL National Abortion Rights Action League NRLC National Right to Life Campaign NORML National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws League of Women Voters * US Chamber of Commerce Sierra Club * World Wildlife Federation * Human Rights Campaign ZPG * PETA * Christian Coalition * Common Cause * AFL-CIO

Interest Groups vs. Political Action Committees (PAC) Political Action Committee: A private group that raises and distributes funds for use in election campaigns Interest Groups 1. Often take a narrow focus on a specific issue, such as gun control, abortion, or the environment 2. Compete for influence over already elected officials so that they decide public policy issues in the interest group’s favor 3. CANNOT give money to candidates (only influence) Political Action Committees 1.Often take a narrow focus on a specific issue, such as business or labor practices 2.Compete for influence over the election process, so that candidates who support the PAC’s issues will get elected 3.CAN give money to a candidate