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INTEREST GROUPS Developed by R. Tinsley, FDAVII HS, 11/09.

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2 INTEREST GROUPS Developed by R. Tinsley, FDAVII HS, 11/09

3 What is an Interest Group?

4 Interest groups: groups of people with common concerns who join together to influence government policy Public policy: a plan of action that addresses a problem to benefit the greater good Interest groups: groups of people with common concerns who join together to influence government policy Public policy: a plan of action that addresses a problem to benefit the greater good Definitions

5 Political Parties & Interest Groups

6 Differences between PP’s & IG’s Political PartiesInterest Groups NominationsResponsible for the nominating process Hope to influence who is nominated Government Effect Interested in winning elections and controlling government Interested in influencing the policies created by government Areas of Focus The entire range of public affairs Only the issues that their members are concerned about

7 Functions of Interest Groups Raise public awareness Raise public awareness Represent people who share attitudes instead of geography Represent people who share attitudes instead of geography provide specialized information to government agencies/legislators provide specialized information to government agencies/legislators keep tabs on public agencies and officials. keep tabs on public agencies and officials. Encourage competition Encourage competition

8 Some Problems… Too much influence Who represents who?? Things are not always what they seem Bribery, threats, and so on…

9 Different Interest Groups Types of Interest Groups PurposeExample Economic Interest Groups Govt. policies that affect how they do business and earn money Labor unions, business and trade groups (UFT, TWU) Environmental Groups Environmental issuesThe Sierra Club, The Audubon Society Public Interest Groups Public policies that benefit all or most Americans The American Civil Liberties Union

10 What is a Lobbyist??? A person or group hired by interest groups to make direct contact with lawmakers and govt. officials to influence the passage of laws and regulations!

11 Lobbyist Techniques Meetings with Lawmakers Campaign contributions Info to Govt. Officials Letters & emails Media

12 Define Interest Group. Explain one way that an interest group differs from a Political Party. Give one example of an interest group and identify their area of focus. What is a lobbyist? Explain one method used by lobbyists to influence govt. ??Summary Questions??

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