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INTEREST GROUPS

INTEREST GROUPS . Developed by R. Tinsley, FDAVII HS, 11/09. What is an Interest Group?. Definitions. Interest groups : groups of people with common concerns who join together to influence government policy

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INTEREST GROUPS

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  1. INTEREST GROUPS Developed by R. Tinsley, FDAVII HS, 11/09

  2. What is an Interest Group?

  3. Definitions • Interest groups: groups of people with common concerns who join together to influence government policy • Public policy: a plan of action that addresses a problem to benefit the greater good

  4. Political Parties & Interest Groups

  5. Differences between PP’s & IG’s

  6. Functions ofInterest Groups • Raise public awareness • Represent people who share attitudes instead of geography • provide specialized information to government agencies/legislators • keep tabs on public agencies and officials. • Encourage competition

  7. Some Problems… • Too much influence • Who represents who?? • Things are not always what they seem • Bribery, threats, and so on…

  8. Different Interest Groups

  9. What is a Lobbyist??? A person or group hired by interest groups to make direct contact with lawmakers and govt. officials to influence the passage of laws and regulations!

  10. Lobbyist Techniques  Meetings with Lawmakers  Campaign contributions  Info to Govt. Officials Letters & emails  Media

  11. ??Summary Questions?? • Define Interest Group. Explain one way that an interest group differs from a Political Party. • Give one example of an interest group and identify their area of focus. • What is a lobbyist? Explain one method used by lobbyists to influence govt.

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