Exam 2 Answer ALL of the following questions. Answers should be a minimum of 300 words each. All sources other than the textbook should be properly and fully cited. 1. Describe some of the different strategies that interest groups might employ to gain influence with policymakers.…
Interest groups are known to be corrupt and always bribe secretly elected official. They only look after their desire and their need. I believe they should be tougher restrictions on interest groups, and they should be laws both federal and state level that investigates them thoroughly. If the government does not monitor interest groups closely they will be lots of corruption that will devastate the economy and the credibility of the United States as a thriving democracy. Interest groups mostly finance the campaigns of politicians who are running for office.…
Interest groups also have advantages in connecting the people to the government. Legislators can be easily motivated by interest groups. People in the political minority are provided with another voice with advocacy groups. Citizens can even find an…
Federalists slowly slipped into a fatal decline, and the supporters of Jefferson and Madison then dominated politics for more than two decades. Also according to (Hershey, 2013, p. 139), Madison noted that economic differences are the most common source of factions. In addition, the footprints of socioeconomic status (SES) conflict are scattered throughout American history, just as they are in most other democracies. In conclusion, there is definitely a dilemma in the American political system with the misusage of interest groups.…
Also, they can give out more expensive gifts to them and are able to contribute more when money is needed. By putting limitations, it makes it equal for all the groups to have the same chance at influencing the legislators to vote their way. By putting a certain amount that each group can spend per legislator would make it even for all of them and this would allow for the legislator to go with the group that he supports more. When some legislators need support or more money they will go with the side giving him more even though that might not be what he stands for. Yes, I think interest groups have a better chance at influencing them more than citizens because groups can support their campaigns and that makes their name be heard to more people which gives them a greater chance at getting reelected.…
They need them to both support their election run and support them in governing once they become president. It is hard to decrease interest groups influence in government when presidential candidates have to rely on them so heavily. Another problem all the interest groups bring is that because they are all ideologically motivated groups it has made compromise a harder task to achieve and increased the already constant struggle within the system. Sometimes interest groups will flood Washington with letters, phone calls, or emails to get the attention of Congressional members.…
Whether you are voting Republican or Democrat, one thing is certain. Money and U.S. politics have long been intertwined. As a result, campaign contributions significantly influence the political process and the mindset of the American voter. In the Frontline documentary, “Big Sky, Big Money”, reporter Kai Ryssdal discusses the controversial role of these campaign contributions in the political process. Although, PACs and Super PACs have been highly controversial, their effectiveness in disseminating information, garnering support, and precipitating disdain cannot be denied.…
Interest groups are constantly seeking out ways to influence the political process, whether it be influencing governmental decision making or elections. Interest groups have a certain degree of authority when it comes to their powers, but they have their limits as well. Two techniques interest groups utilize to influence elections consist of grassroots lobbying and political action committees (PACs)/super political action committees (super PACs). Grassroots lobbying super political action committees, and political action committees impact the constituents and the candidates greatly, which in turn impacts the elections.…
Today, politicians care more for winning their next election than they do upholding and protecting the rights of the people they represent. A perfect modern day example of this are the string of ever changing supporters of Trump during his presidential campaign. With every new twist and turn of the campaign, supporters fled and flocked to him in droves. Some politicians refused to support President Trump, citing they could not support his actions or his attitude while others believed they could coattail on his success. Those who supported him simply because they believed it would give them a boost in the polls represent the sector of politicians that care more for their own personal interests than the good of the people.…
From watching the frontline documentary and reading the book, I think that interest groups have too much influence in American politics. Interest groups are seen to be everywhere in the nation and I believe that by them creating a great deal of controversy helps to create a division between the government and its people. Interest groups first objective is not political influence but simple survival, which helps to shape a group’s political activity. The issue that I see constantly arising is that the American government is more responsive to special interest rather than public interest. This often results in the public being disappointed with the way the political system is set up and making individuals feel as though they’re at a loss.…
Understanding the way that Congress and Lobbyists work together is imperative to understanding the way that the government is structured, and understanding how the government functions in America. Lobbyists are organizations or individuals who attempt to influence the passage, defeat, or content of the legislation and the government’s administrative decisions. Lobbying is the act of attempting to influence decisions made by officials in a government, most often legislators or members of regulatory agencies. The Federal Regulation of Lobbying Act, 1946, defines a lobbyist as any person or organization that received funds to be used principally to influence legislation before congress. It also required that lobbyists register their clients and…
They see these individuals as obstacles that make it difficult for constituents’ voices to be heard. According to an article written in 2011 from the Washington Post,” Americans are frustrated and disappointed with Congress, and would like nothing more than to call for all of the legislators jobs” (The Washington Post, 2011). In some cases the leaders will be so sharply constrained by what most people want that the actions of officeholders will follow the preferences of citizens very closely (Horton, 2015). Those cases exemplify what is known as majoritarian politics. In this case elected officials are the delegates of the people, acting as the people would act were the matter put to a popular vote (Dilulio, 2000).…
They, or individuals inside groups or organizations want the whole pie, not a piece. However, due to their political views, it can result to selfish behavior damaging politics and American elections. Interest groups work from the outside. Political parties attempt to transform members, through election or appointment, into insiders. Although power-seeking individuals continue to be blinded politically, American elections have somewhat improved.…
If the issue is of survival, why haven’t we solved it yet? That’s where the executives and lobbyists and democracy comes into picture. But when such multi-billionaires try to ignore such serious issues of climate changes, we also have activists like Winona LaDuke to fight for betterment of our environment.…
The book is composed of thirteen chapters and epilogue and economist talks about capitalism and economic decisions in detail. The first chapter (The Power of Markets) says the economy is study that helps us to make the most out of our lives. People want to maximize utility by decreasing costs and increasing demand. The market economy directs resources to the point where they can maximize productivity. Firms also attempt to maximize profit by taking raw materials and adding values and to make the most money in the long run by finding the optimal balance between price and output.…