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Any collection of people trying to influence public policy |
Interest Group |
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How do IG's seek influence? |
Through specific programs |
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When does IG activity increase? |
When the government starts growing. |
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Which IG's are especially powerful, according to the ppt? |
Sweden. |
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IG's take on government functions & directly influence public policy |
Corporatism |
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What do critics think about corporatism? |
It undermines democracy.
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Why can bureaucrats influence the legislative process? |
They hold important information and have expertise. |
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What is the most important factor for interest group success? |
Money |
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What does soft money allow |
Unlimited campaign spending |
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What three things make IG's more powerful |
group size, elite membership, and single issue groups |
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Why is the US reluctant to reform campaign laws? |
SCOTUS says money is a form of free speech, campaigns are expensive, and parties ultimately benefit from money
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What are PACs? |
Political Action Committees |
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These spend money on issues without direct affiliation |
527 Committees |
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This act tried to limit campaign spending |
McCain-Feingold Act |
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Which IG strategy involves lobbying and giving out free gifts? |
Approaching lawmakers |
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Which IG strategy involves talking to the executive branch? |
Approaching the administration |
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Which IG strategy involves filing a friend of the court brief or bringing suit in federal court? |
Approaching the judiciary |
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Which IG strategy involves making PR campaigns in the media? |
Appealing to the public |
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Nonviolent civil disobedience acts |
Demonstrations |
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When a group loses faith and acts violently |
violent protest |
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What does Roskin et al think about IG's |
they tend not to serve the average citizen very well |
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What does Mancur Olson think about IG's |
small/well-organized groups with money override the broader public |
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People who think "why do the work when you get the results anyway" are experiencing.. |
Free-rider syndrome |