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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 Political Parties/Interest Groups
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


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