Ch. 10 Vocabulary Review: Interest Groups

1). Theory of government and politics emphasizing 1) Theory of government and politics emphasizing that many groups, each pressing for its preferred policies, compete and counterbalance each other in the political marketplace. Pluralism

2). Sub-governments are composed of interest group members 2) Sub-governments are composed of interest group members interested in a particular policy, the government agency in charge of administering that policy, and the members of congressional committees and subcommittees handling that policy; they exercise a great deal of control over specific areas. Iron Triangles

3). Organization of people with shared policy goals 3) Organization of people with shared policy goals entering the policy process at several points to try and achieve those goals. These organizations pursue their goals in many arenas. Interest Groups

4). Theory of government and politics contending that an 4) Theory of government and politics contending that an upper class elite will hold most of the power and in effect run the government. Elitism

5). For a group, the problem of people not 5) For a group, the problem of people not joining because they can benefit from the groups activities without joining. Free Rider Problem

6). What is a “friend of the court” report issued by interest 6) What is a “friend of the court” report issued by interest groups in order to influence SCOTUS decisions called? Amicus Curiae Briefs

7). The people in the potential group who join 7) The people in the potential group who join. They are interested in affecting policy and can do it. Actual Group

8). Theory of government and politics contending that 8) Theory of government and politics contending that groups are so strong, that government, seeking to please all of them, will be rendered ineffective. Hyperpluralism

Communication by someone other than a citizen acting on his/her own behalf, directed to a governmental decision maker with the hope of influencing his/her decision Lobbying

10). Something of value that cannot be 10) Something of value that cannot be withheld from a potential group member. Collective Good

11). All the people who might be interest group 11) All the people who might be interest group members because they share some common interest. Potential Group Join the Mac Badminton Club

12). Direct group involvement in the election 12) Direct group involvement in the election process, for example by helping people fund campaigns, getting members to work for candidates, and forming political action committees. Interest groups often do this type of work. Electioneering

13). A state law forbidding requirements that workers must join a 13) A state law forbidding requirements that workers must join a union to hold their jobs. These state laws were upheld by the 1947 Taft-Hartley Act. Right-to-Work Laws

Public Interest Groups 14) Consumer Alert and the Children’s Defense Fund are examples of what type of interest group? Public Interest Groups

15). A provision found in some collective bargaining agreements 15) A provision found in some collective bargaining agreements requiring all employees of a business to join a labor union within a short period, usually 30 days, and to remain members as a condition of employment. Union Shop

16). Groups that have a narrow interest, tend to dislike 16) Groups that have a narrow interest, tend to dislike compromise, and often draw membership from people new to politics. Single Issue Groups

17) Goods that a group can restrict to only those who join the group. Selective Benefits

Public Interest Lobbies 18) Organizations that seek a “collective good,” the achievement of which will not selectively and materially benefit the membership or activists of the organization. Public Interest Lobbies

Political Action Committees 19) Groups that raise money from individuals and then distribute it in the form of contributions to candidates that the group supports. These groups must register with the FEC and report donations and contributions to it. Individual contributions to these groups are limited to $5,000 per year and the group may give $5,000 to a candidate for each election. Political Action Committees

20). An organized association of workers, often in a trade 20) An organized association of workers, often in a trade or profession, formed to protect and further their rights and interests (fights for better pay, working conditions, hours, benefits, etc.) Labor Union

James Madison Interest Groups Which Founding Father warned that factions were interest in a narrow policy agenda and dangerous to the public good? James Madison In today’s political jargon, what would we call factions? Interest Groups

How did Madison believe factions could be prevented from gaining too much power? By having a representative form of democracy that includes strong checks and balances within the different Branches of government.

Which of the following are key single issue interest groups Which of the following are key single issue interest groups? - NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) - NOW (National Organization for Women) - U.S. Chamber of Commerce - National Right to Life Committee - National Association of Manufacturers - Sierra Club - Mothers Against Drunk Driving - PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) - United Auto Workers - Environmental Defense Fund - MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense Fund) - NRA (National Rifle Association) - National Abortion Rights Action League

Which of the following are key single issue interest groups Which of the following are key single issue interest groups? - NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) - NOW (National Organization for Women) - U.S. Chamber of Commerce - National Right to Life Committee - National Association of Manufacturers - Sierra Club - Mothers Against Drunk Driving - PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) - United Auto Workers - Environmental Defense Fund - MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense Fund) - NRA (National Rifle Association) - National Abortion Rights Action League

Which of the following are key business interest groups Which of the following are key business interest groups? - NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) - NOW (National Organization for Women) - U.S. Chamber of Commerce - National Right to Life Committee - National Association of Manufacturers - Sierra Club - PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) - United Auto Workers - Environmental Defense Fund - MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense Fund) - NRA (National Rifle Association) - National Abortion Rights Action League

Which of the following are key business interest groups Which of the following are key business interest groups? - NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) - NOW (National Organization for Women) - U.S. Chamber of Commerce - National Right to Life Committee - National Association of Manufacturers - Sierra Club - PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) - United Auto Workers - Environmental Defense Fund - MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense Fund) - NRA (National Rifle Association) - National Abortion Rights Action League

Which of the following are key environmental interest groups Which of the following are key environmental interest groups? - NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) - NOW (National Organization for Women) - U.S. Chamber of Commerce - National Right to Life Committee - National Association of Manufacturers - Sierra Club - PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) - United Auto Workers - Environmental Defense Fund - MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense Fund) - NRA (National Rifle Association) - National Abortion Rights Action League - Mothers Against Drunk Drivers.

Which of the following are key environmental interest groups Which of the following are key environmental interest groups? - NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) - NOW (National Organization for Women) - U.S. Chamber of Commerce - National Right to Life Committee - National Association of Manufacturers - Sierra Club - PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) - United Auto Workers - Environmental Defense Fund - MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense Fund) - NRA (National Rifle Association) - National Abortion Rights Action League - Mothers Against Drunk Drivers

Which of the following are key civil rights interest groups Which of the following are key civil rights interest groups? - NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) - NOW (National Organization for Women) - U.S. Chamber of Commerce - National Right to Life Committee - National Association of Manufacturers - Sierra Club - PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) - United Auto Workers - Environmental Defense Fund - MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense Fund) - NRA (National Rifle Association) - National Abortion Rights Action League

Which of the following are key civil rights interest groups Which of the following are key civil rights interest groups? - NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) - NOW (National Organization for Women) - U.S. Chamber of Commerce - National Right to Life Committee - National Association of Manufacturers - Sierra Club - PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) - United Auto Workers - Environmental Defense Fund - MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense Fund) - NRA (National Rifle Association) - National Abortion Rights Action League

The next slide shows the Iron Triangle for the NRA or National Rifle Association

NRA House Armed Services Committee - U.S. Dept of Justice - Bureau of Tobacco, Alcohol, & Firearms NRA