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US Pressure Groups

US Pressure Groups. The Growth of Pressure Groups in the US. Lobbyists increased from 5,000 in the mid 1950s to more than 20,000 today. Public interest groups barely existed before 1960s. Today there are tens of thousands and collect more than $4 billion from individuals. Participation.

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US Pressure Groups

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  1. US Pressure Groups

  2. The Growth of Pressure Groups in the US. Lobbyists increased from 5,000 in the mid 1950s to more than 20,000 today. Public interest groups barely existed before 1960s. Today there are tens of thousands and collect more than $4 billion from individuals.

  3. Participation • Central to American life & culture • More than 9 out of every 10 Americans belong to a voluntary group • On average Americans belong to 4

  4. Influential Groups • American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) • National Rifle Association of America (NRA) • American Medical Association (AMA) • Chamber of Commerce

  5. Categories of Groups • Business Groups • Labour Groups • Professional Groups • Agricultural Groups • Public Interests Groups • Ideological • Single Issue Groups

  6. Task: presentation • Things to consider: • Outline the aims of the group • It’s size/ membership • History • How does the group operate? • What category does it come under? • Any other interesting info • Would you join the group?

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