HSA Review: Political Parties & Interest Groups

Answer in a complete sentence Success Criteria 5/15/2017 1.We can identify the purpose of interest groups & political parties.  2.We can compare and contrast interest groups & political parties. 3.We can close read scenarios to determine whether it is a political party or interest group. 4.We can evaluate the power held by political parties & interest groups by writing arguments. Answer in a complete sentence Which of the study skills that we looked at on Friday are you going to use? Why? What are the advantages of using that technique? (Do not say none!)

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HSA Review Unit 3 – Methods of Participation in Gov’t Today we will look at Interest Groups & Political Parties

What is an interest group. What is a political party What is an interest group? What is a political party? What are the two main parties here in America?

Interest Group Group that tries to convince legislators (lawmakers) to pass certain laws. They influence lawmakers by advocating or working for a particular point of view. For example, AARP advocates for laws that help the elderly

Lobbying Lobbyist Trying to persuade someone that you are correct Someone who works for an interest group

Remember!!! Lobbyists work for Interest Groups! Interest groups use Lobbyists to advocate for laws that are favorable to them. NRA advocates for laws that ensure guns remain legal in America. PETA advocates for laws that protect the rights of animals

How Do Interest Groups Persuade Lawmakers? Lobbyists conduct research and present their views to lawmakers to convince them that their point is the best. Lobbyists also vote for candidates that favor their views and tell voters to avoid candidates that go against their views.

Gun maker wants to sell more guns Hire Lobbyists They convince Congress to pass a law making it easier to buy guns Congressman gets endorsed by the interest group

Political Parties An organization that brings together people with similar views to elect candidates that will represent them. Main two parties are the Democrats and the Republicans.  

What do Parties Do? Nominate Candidates Watchdog They select the best people to represent them in elections and raise campaign money for them. If a member of a party doesn’t do as they are expected they may be cut off. Watchdog They keep an eye on the other party and call them out if they do something wrong

How Parties Get Things Done? If one party has more members in the House and the Senate, they can pass a lot of laws they want without talking to the other party. If there are equal numbers of each party they have to work together or nothing will get done.

Third Parties Any party other than the main two. They present ideas that are alternative (different) than the ideas from the main two parties.  

Party or Interest Group?

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Quick 5 5/15 Explain how interest groups and political parties exert power in the United States. or (What can political parties and interest groups do to influence lawmakers?)

HSA Practice 1. Which of these describes the main purpose of an interest group? to influence government officials on specific issues to form legislative committees that study public policy to regulate the economy by setting federal lending rates to select cases for hearing in appeals courts

HSA Practice 2. Which of these is an example of government funding based on population? City councils award contracts to waste management companies. The federal government gives grant money for environmental clean up. School districts receive money from the state for each student enrolled. A state approves placing stoplights at busy intersections.

HSA Practice 3. Which of these activities is most likely performed by political parties? holding general elections raising campaign money designating voting precincts counting absentee ballots

HSA Practice 4. Which of these statements is true about third parties in the United States? They are encouraged by the Constitution. They are prohibited in many states. They win most congressional elections. They introduce alternative political ideas.

HSA Practice 5. Which action would a special interest group take to gain support for a law proposed in Congress? meet with representatives to educate them about the bill present the group’s position in lawsuits heard in court donate money to a presidential re-election campaign endorse political party candidates for the state legislature

HSA Practice 6. Which of these is an example of lobbying by a special interest group? A hotel association develops a plan to attract more tourists. An animal rights organization presents its views to a legislator. A group of citizens asks city officials for a schedule of public hearings. A neighborhood association backs a group of candidates for an election.

7. For which of these does a lobbyist most likely work? HSA Practice 7. For which of these does a lobbyist most likely work? an appeals court a special interest group the Senate the Electoral College

8. In the United States political process, special interest groups HSA Practice 8. In the United States political process, special interest groups vote for candidates favoring their views vote on bills favoring their cause conduct voting in the House and Senate supervise voting on election day

9. Which of these is the best example of a special interest group? HSA Practice 9. Which of these is the best example of a special interest group? an organization whose focus is to advocate legislation favorable to the elderly an organization whose purpose is to nominate candidates to run for elected offices a private company that hires extra employees for temporary work a charitable foundation that gives money to help needy children overseas