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Lobbying Tactics: Influencing Public Policy for Interest Groups

Learn how lobbyists utilize strategies like information, legislation, votes, and fundraising to influence government decisions. Explore the impact of lobbying on American democracy and the potential threats it poses. Discover the key tactics, such as electioneering, grassroots efforts, and litigation, used by interest groups to advance their agendas. Find out what factors contribute to the success of an interest group, from size and resources to leadership and intensity.

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Lobbying Tactics: Influencing Public Policy for Interest Groups

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  1. Lobbying (tactic/strategy)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHiicN0Kg10-Jack Abramoff-super lobbyist • How do lobbyists get public policy changed? • How do lobbyists advance American democracy? • How do lobbyists pose a threat to democracy? • Why will major change most likely never take place regarding lobbyist’s access to politicians?

  2. Jan. 23, 2019-AP US Govt. Tactics of Interest Groups Objective: understand the ways that interest groups go about influencing government!

  3. Tactics • Lobbying: • Information • Legislation • Votes • Ideas/Innovation • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Df32RijORLo • Electioneering • Grassroots • Donations • PACs-(FEC)

  4. Tactics • Litigation (UC Regents v. Bakke, 1977) • Amicus curiae • Class Action • Going Public • Mass appeal • Specific Image • Boycotting/Protest

  5. What Makes an Interest Group Successful? (SG #3) • Size • Potential OR Actual • Free Rider • Selective Benefits • Olsen’s Law • Intensity • Single Issue Groups • Financial Resources • Leadership

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