Special Interest Groups An organization of people with shared ideas and attitudes who attempt to influence public policy.

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Special Interest Groups An organization of people with shared ideas and attitudes who attempt to influence public policy

Targets O Congress O Federal regulatory agencies O State legislatures O Local legislatures O School boards

Methods O Educate the public O Influence legislation by lobbying O Endorse or reject candidates nominated by political parties O Conduct campaigns designed to promote or oppose specific decisions O Widen its base of support to put pressure on Congress in local communities

Lobbying O “Lobbyist” = a person who lobbies O To “lobby” = to stand in the hallways of Congress and approach members of Congress O Lobbyists represent special interest groups O They try to get laws passed or stop laws from getting passes

Lobbyists O Lobbying is a form of freedom of petition (a 1 st amendment right of Americans) O There are 35,000 lobbyists in Washington, DC O Lobbyists must register with the federal government

Examples O A corporation lobbying to win a government contract O A trade association representing the interests of an entire industry seeking favorable tax policies or government regulations O A labor union seeking a higher minimum wage O A senior citizens group trying to preserve Social Security

IssueLiberalConservative Gun Rights (Political)Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence National Rifle Association Abortion (Social)Planned ParenthoodRight to Life Organization Land Use Issues (Economic) Sierra ClubOil and Gas Lobby

Three Branches of Government