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us govt ch.10

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Interest groups These groups play a fundamental role in representing individuals, corporate interests, and the public before government.
Who do interest groups help inform? The public and lawmakers about issues, monitor government actions, and promote policies that benefit their interests.
Interest group activity is more...? Issue-specific, narrowly focused, and often crosses party lines
Interest group-defined any formal association of individuals or organizations that attempts to influence government decision-making and the making of public policy.
lobbyist an influencer that represents the interest organization before government
Private interest groups seek particularized benefits from government that favor either a single interest or a narrow set of interests
Public interest groups attempt to promote public or collective goods. such collective goods are benefits-tangible or intangible-that helps most or all citizens.
Collective action within an interest group means that all members do the necessary work to keep the group funded and operating.
1995 lobbying disclosure act defined who can and cannot lobby and requires lobbyists and interest groups to register with the federal government.
Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007 further increased restrictions on lobbying
Interest groups influence governance processes by targeting lawmakers when legislation is on the floor, targeting the budgetary process in order to maximize benefits to their group, trying to defeat legislation that may be detrimental to their views.
Voting cues give lawmakers an indication of how to vote on issues and information about ideas they can champion.
Who do interest groups support? candidates who are sympathetic to their views, so they can have access to lawmakers once they are in office.
PACs Political action committees, groups of interest groups that collect funds from donors and distribute them to candidates who support their issues.
What do interest groups offer or encourage? voting, campaigning, contacting lawmakers, and informing the public about causes.
grassroots movements begin from the bottom up among a small number of people.
Interest groups frame .... interests that benefit their causes
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