Who Bought Our Government?
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Money plays a large role in influencing US politics through various avenues such as interest groups, lobbyists, political action committees (PACs), and 527 organizations. Interest groups represent special interests and try to educate the public and influence politicians. Lobbyists directly communicate with politicians to persuade them to support certain legislation. PACs and 527s can raise unlimited funds which they use to support candidates and political issues. There are concerns about how these avenues for funding can undermine the political process when taken to an extreme.
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We are not affiliated with MTA, but, this quote is most applicable from https://movetoamend.org/voters-both-parties-object-supreme-court-activism "We’re fed up with the influence of Big Money in our political system. “If anything can unite Americans across party and ideological lines, it should be the arrogant and unprecedented Supreme Court ruling [Citizens United] that corporations [including unions, associations, and other entities] are “persons” with all the protections and rights of the Constitution. In a case trumped up by the court itself, five activist judges reversed 100 years of precedent to allow unlimited, special-interest money to be spent in our local, state and federal elections. Corporations [and other entities] are now free to spend unlimited money on behalf of a candidate they favor, or against one they wish to silence. No grassroots organization will ever be likely to raise enough money for their candidate to compete on a level playing field. Put simply in a New York Times headline, the story comes down to, “Lobbies’ New Power: Cross Us and Our Cash Will Bury You.” As moderate Washington Post columnist E.J. Dionne, Jr. wrote, “The only proper response to this distortion of our political system by ideologically driven justices is a popular revolt.”The choice is simple. Will government answer to the people, or serve special interests? Will elections be an opportunity for the people to speak powerfully to their government, or will elections become competitions among corporate powers, unions and giant foundations to serve their own interests? And what if corporate interests are tied to an unfriendly foreign power? It is difficult to imagine how our democracy would be strengthened by a large infusion of cash into our political process from such governments as Russia, China or Saudi Arabia. Most outrage at this attack on democracy focuses on national politics. However, the ruling also nullifies protections against corporate domination of elections in the 23 states, including Colorado, that model their laws on the federal Constitution.”
Ama Pros And Cons
The document discusses lobbying by the American Medical Association (AMA). It states that from 2007-2011, the AMA spent around $19 million annually on lobbying to influence legislation. In 2015, the AMA spent $6.72 million on lobbying through 15 lobbyists, but with limited success in swaying votes. Lobbying involves trying to influence political decisions through advocacy but cannot guarantee results.
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.
Essay On Campaign Finance
Campaign finance reform aims to regulate political spending and funding sources. Current regulations include contribution limits, disclosure requirements, and public financing options. However, recent Supreme Court rulings have loosened some restrictions by allowing unlimited independent expenditures and treating corporations similarly to people in terms of political spending. Critics argue this disproportionately benefits wealthy interests and undermines democracy, while supporters see it as protecting free speech. The impact of money in politics continues to be widely debated.
State Lobbying
The document provides an overview of a seminar on effective state government lobbying. It discusses:
1) The seminar covers methods, strategies, and skills for effective lobbying at the state level in legislatures and executive agencies.
2) Key aspects of effective legislative lobbying covered include assessing political strength, building infrastructure, crafting bills, working with staff, using procedures, gaining support, and motivating lawmakers.
3) Effective executive agency lobbying focuses on rulemaking, appeals processes, and technical/expert aspects of influencing agency decisions.
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The document defines and provides details on various types of interest groups and lobbying activities in the United States. It explains concepts like political action committees (PACs), which can donate up to $5,000 to candidates; the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and NAACP, prominent civil rights groups; litigation and Supreme Court cases that shaped campaign finance and civil rights law; and different strategies used by interest groups like grassroots mobilization and lobbying directly to legislators.
Rules of the Road
This document provides information about advocacy and lobbying for non-profit organizations. It defines advocacy as supporting a cause or policy through participation in decision making, while lobbying refers specifically to attempting to influence legislation. It outlines the rules and limits for non-profits to lobby under US tax code, including the substantial part test and expenditure test. It distinguishes between direct lobbying and grassroots lobbying. Key elements that define lobbying like compensation and direct communication are described. Prohibited activities like campaign intervention are also mentioned. Finally, advocacy tactics like working in coalitions and understanding the legislative process are briefly covered.
Essay On Money And Democracy’S Dilemma
The document discusses how money and lobbying influence democracy in problematic ways. It notes that while freedom of speech allows lobbying and interest groups, the influence of money skews the system in favor of wealthy corporations and industries. When a few groups have large financial resources and many have little, democracy is undermined. The document examines how lobbyists use money to form bonds with lawmakers and push for legislation benefiting their clients over ordinary citizens. This creates representation problems when elected officials listen more to wealthy groups.
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