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Any collection of people trying to influence public policy

Interest Group

How do IG's seek influence?

Through specific programs

When does IG activity increase?

When the government starts growing.

Which IG's are especially powerful, according to the ppt?

Sweden.

IG's take on government functions & directly influence public policy

Corporatism

What do critics think about corporatism?

It undermines democracy.


Why can bureaucrats influence the legislative process?

They hold important information and have expertise.

What is the most important factor for interest group success?

Money

What does soft money allow

Unlimited campaign spending

What three things make IG's more powerful

group size, elite membership, and single issue groups

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


What are PACs?

Political Action Committees

These spend money on issues without direct affiliation

527 Committees

This act tried to limit campaign spending

McCain-Feingold Act

Which IG strategy involves lobbying and giving out free gifts?

Approaching lawmakers

Which IG strategy involves talking to the executive branch?

Approaching the administration

Which IG strategy involves filing a friend of the court brief or bringing suit in federal court?

Approaching the judiciary

Which IG strategy involves making PR campaigns in the media?

Appealing to the public

Nonviolent civil disobedience acts

Demonstrations

When a group loses faith and acts violently

violent protest

What does Roskin et al think about IG's

they tend not to serve the average citizen very well

What does Mancur Olson think about IG's

small/well-organized groups with money override the broader public

People who think "why do the work when you get the results anyway" are experiencing..

Free-rider syndrome