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pluralism:
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a system of govt. whereby multiple competing interets vie for power
(everyone competing to get the pie) |
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basic assumption of pluralism:
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people are actively involved in many differrent groups
(people will join interests groups to accomplish what they want) |
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Interest groups vs political parties
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-political parties dont run a candidate for office
-parties nominate to win an office(broad-based) -interest groups seek to influence public policy(narrow focus) |
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interest groups and the pluralists model of democracy
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there are many competing groups and govt attempts to serve as a broker among these competing interests
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interest group:
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organized group of people with a common goal of influencing govt. for the purpose
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2economic interest groups
(businesses) |
AMA, National Association of Realtors
-making sure their business is protected -trying to protect their livlihood |
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citizen activit groups
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public interest groups(more genral community wellness)
single interest groups advocacy groups (NAACP,PTA,NGA) |
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3.Govt. related interest groups
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4.foreign interest group
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why so many interest groups?
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diverse society ( many interests and priorities)
numerous access points weak broad-based party system |
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what do interest groups do?
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lobbying- when representatives of your organization try to influence to get elected- provide into to represent accurate info
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what do interest groups do?
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raise money (PACS)
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what do interest groups do?
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-engage in process of litigation
-provide info for court cases -can file lawsuit |
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amicus brief:
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someone of expertise on opinion to court case (friend of court brief)
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what gives interest groups their power?
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unity
size expertise- congress will turn to you for info credibility |
