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1. Identify various types of organized interests and distinguish interest groups from political parties.
2. Describe strategies used by interest groups to influence the political process.
3. Assess the organizational problems facing interest groups and the factors contributing to their success.
4. List some of the most powerful interest groups and explain their purposes and strategies.
5. Evaluate the costs and benefits of interest group activity for American democracy.
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Whereas political parties mainly exist to support campaigns and win elections, interest groups seek to directly influence government policy. Interest groups play an important role in extending the practice of democracy by linking citizens and citizen groups to their government in a more permanent fashion than do periodic elections. Interest groups may educate voters and public officials on the issues, support candidates in their campaigns, and litigate in the courts, among other functions. But the relationship of interest groups to democracy is neither simple nor consistently beneficial. Interest groups may also pursue specific objectives harmful to society’s larger interests. This lesson explores the range of interest group activity in the American political system and evaluates the impact of interest groups on policy and, more generally, the democratic process.
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1. How do interest groups differ from political parties?
2. Why do interest groups form?
3. Define the following:
a. The collective action problem
b. Free riders
4. Why are some groups more successful in mobilizing their potential membership than others?
5. Define the following types of interest groups and give at least one example of each, including:
a. Public interest groups
b. Economic interest groups
c. Government groups
d. Single-issue vs. Multi-issue
e. Political Action Committees
f. Ideological
6. What is the difference between a "public" and a "special" interest? Is the dividing line usually clear? Give an example.
7. What kind of individuals are more likely to be represented in interest groups?
8. What strategies do interest groups use to achieve their goals? Discuss the following:
a. Lobbying
b. Grass-roots organization (vs. "astro-turfing")
c. Public relations
d. PACs and political contributions
e. Advertisements
f. Demonstrations
9. How do lobbyists practice their trade? What legal constraints have been placed on lobbying?
10. Explain some of the problems associated with interest group participation in the policy-making process. To what phenomena do the following phrases refer?
a. Iron triangles
b. The revolving door
c. Capture theory of regulation
11. The number of lobbyists working in Washington, DC has more than doubled in the last eight years. Many believe that the influence of lobbyists has proven seriously corrosive to democratic principles. Do you agree?
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Interest groups are collections of individuals who share views on public policy issues and work to shape policy in their favor. They provide a way for citizens to influence government and have their voices heard. Interest groups lobby at all levels of government to advance their policy positions. While they can provide useful information and stimulate debate, some critics argue that large, well-funded groups may drown out others and push policies that do not benefit the public overall. The illegal activities of lobbyist Jack Abramoff also showed how some groups try to exert influence through improper means like bribery. There is an ongoing debate around whether interest groups overall help or harm democracy.
Chapter 11 interest groups
This document discusses interest groups and their role in influencing government. It defines interest groups as collections of people who share common interests and seek to influence policy. Interest groups engage in tactics like lobbying to achieve their goals. Examples are given of different types of interest groups, such as single-issue groups, as well as tactics they use like litigation. Problems that can arise with interest groups are also outlined, such as the disproportionate influence of some groups. Key terms related to interest groups and their activities are defined.
Power Of Interest Groups
The document discusses interest groups and their influence on public policy. It describes interest groups as organized groups that try to influence policy at all levels of government. It then lists several factors that can be used to compare the power and influence of different interest groups, including their size, funding, information resources, and public image. The document goes on to discuss three main types of interest groups and how they work to pass legislation and influence public opinion through campaigns and lobbying.
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Special interest groups play a major role in driving the American political system at all levels of government. They generate campaign funds and volunteers for politicians, who need these resources to get elected and pass legislation. These groups use tactics like lobbying, political donations, reports, and public relations campaigns to influence policymakers and further their agendas. While their goals may help certain constituencies, critics argue they can impede reforms that benefit consumers or society overall. There is no consensus on how to limit their impact under democratic principles of free speech and association.
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This document discusses interest groups and their role in the political process. It defines interest groups as organizations that aim to influence government policy. It notes that interest groups differ from political parties in that their main goal is to influence decisions rather than gain control of government offices. The document also discusses reasons for the formation of interest groups, including protections under the first amendment, decentralization of government, and weakness of political parties. It outlines various types of interest groups including business, labor, professional, and government employee groups.
Interest Groups
This document provides information about interest groups and their role in democracy. It discusses key topics like what interest groups are, why people join them, how they influence government, and debates around whether they are good for democracy. The document uses clicker questions to engage readers on issues like whether all interests should be able to organize, what helps groups be powerful, and which strategies groups use like lobbying or mobilizing the public.
PS 101 interest groups fall 2013
Interest groups are organizations that try to influence public policy by lobbying political decision-makers. There are two main types: public interest groups that represent broad public interests, and private interest groups that represent specific business sectors. Interest groups use both inside tactics like direct lobbying of officials, and outside tactics that mobilize public support. However, business and professional groups tend to have greater resources and stable relationships with government, giving them disproportionate influence over policy. Some argue this can lead to regulatory capture that undermines the public interest.
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This document provides an overview of interest groups and lobbying in American politics. It begins by explaining the role of interest groups and social movements, then categorizes interest groups into types such as economic, ideological, public interest, and others. It discusses the characteristics and sources of power for interest groups, including their size, resources, cohesiveness, and leadership. The document outlines techniques interest groups use to influence policy, such as publicity, direct contact with government, litigation, protests, and political contributions. It also describes the role of lobbyists in representing interest groups and influencing public officials and policies.
STAKEHOLDERS : their role and influence in public policy
Stakeholders are people or groups that are impacted by policies and have a stake in their outcomes. They can influence policymaking and include groups like citizens, employees, communities, and organizations. It is important for policymakers to consider stakeholders because their approval determines the success or failure of policies. Policymakers craft policies to appeal to influential stakeholders in order to gain support and stay in office. An ideal relationship involves stakeholders providing input to policymaking, but realistically they must lobby, protest, or rally to ensure their voices are heard. Properly analyzing and managing stakeholders is crucial for developing effective public policy.
Running head ETHICAL CONTRIBUTIONS 1 (Including a Running h.docx
Running head: ETHICAL CONTRIBUTIONS 1
(Including a Running head and page numbers help to keep your assignment organized.)
Are Contributions to Political Campaigns Ethical?
Joanna Student
SOC120: Introduction to Ethics & Social Responsibility
Dr. Ashford Instructor
June 20, 20XX
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Please be sure to note the format for the Final Paper. This paper contains an organized heading, a succinct and relevant title, page numbers, and a running header.
ETHICAL CONTRIBUTIONS 2
Ethical Contributions to Political Campaigns
A question that comes up frequently in political discussions is whether organizations
like corporations have too much influence over the political landscape today. Corporations
have many resources through which to effect political change, including lobbyists, quid pro
quo back door arrangements and campaign contributions. Because these funds can have a
large influence on who wins elections and the legislation that politicians support, it is
important for an educated citizenry to be aware of these contributions, and to consider their
ethical implications. I will argue that from the utilitarian perspective, indirect contributions to
political campaigns by organizations like corporations and unions can be ethical and should
be allowed so long as there are sufficient regulations in place to prevent undue harm that
might result from giving large organizations too much influence over the political process. I
will contrast this view with that of ethical egoism, which would argue that such contributions
are ethical inasmuch as they allow corporations to pursue their own long term interests.
According to the Federal Elections Commission (2004), “The Federal Election Campaign
Act (the Act) places monetary limits on contributions to support candidates for federal office
and prohibits contributions from certain sources.” However, corporations are allowed to create
separate bank accounts and then make donations from these accounts to political campaigns as
long as they are not connected directly to the operation of the business. The Final Paper will
discuss what happens when corporations set up political action committees or PACs.
Utilitarianism
Utilitarianism is the moral theory that actions are right or wrong in proportion to the
degree to which they promote the happiness of all concerned (Mill, 2008). Accordingly,
whether or not corporate campaign contributions are ethical will depend on the overall
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Begin the paper by identifying a social issue clearly and accurately.
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This section includes a comprehensive introduction and a clear thesis statement that effectively reflects the argument of the paper and links the chosen ethical theories and perspective to the chosen social issue.
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