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Influences on Congress

Influences on Congress. What Congressional Influence is This??. Voters!. Constituents that elect * Elect congressmen to carry out their needs and wants. What Congressional Influence is This??. Democrat Republican. Political Parties!. Groups with common political interest

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Influences on Congress

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  1. Influences on Congress

  2. What Congressional Influence is This??

  3. Voters! Constituents that elect * Elect congressmen to carry out their needs and wants

  4. What Congressional Influence is This?? Democrat Republican

  5. Political Parties! Groups with common political interest * Voting together/”party voting” on important issues

  6. What Congressional Influence is This??

  7. President! Executive leader * Efforts are used to persuade congress to pass laws they support Ex. Barack Obama pushing health care reform bill

  8. What Congressional Influence is This?? National Rifle Association (NRA) - Promotes 2nd Amend. Rights Promotes Firearm Ownership • Promotes Firearm Safety • Promotes Protection of Hunting • Promotes Self Defense

  9. Interest Group! Groups of people who have a specific issue of concern and want action * Lobbyists LOBBY to persuade legislatures to support their cause

  10. What Congressional Influence is This?? AHCA – American Health Care Association +

  11. Political Action Committees! PACs * Political fundraising for campaigns to support their cause

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