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Interest Groups & Lobbying America Government Unit 2

Interest Groups Interest Group – Groups with common interests that attempt to shape laws that are made. *Propaganda* - A technique of persuasion used to influence the way people think or feel about an issue. Types of Interest Groups - Most interest groups are formed on the basis of economic interests. Business Groups Labor Groups Agriculture Groups Professional Groups

Additional Interest Groups Many interest groups are formed to promote causes or promote the welfare of certain people. ACLU – American Civil Liberties Union AARP – American Association of Retired Persons NAACP – National Association for the Advancement of Colored Persons NRA – National Rifle Association

5 W’s of Lobbyists Who – People who are very familiar with gov’t and its procedures, many are former members of Congress (U.S. or State), Lawyers, journalists, or in public relations. What – They do the work of the interest group with Congress: they talk to them, research, and try to convince members of Congress to vote in favor of their interest group. When – They work mostly when Congress is in Session.

5 W’s of Lobbyists Where – The “lobby”, which is the outer room or main corridor or some outer part of the capital building. Why – They want law-makers (Congress) to pass laws that favor or support their interest groups. *Federal Regulation of Lobbying Act (1946) The first law limiting lobbyists; requires that lobbyists register with the clerk of the House or the Secretary of State.

Jack Abramoff: The lobbyist's playbook Real Lobbyist’s Jack Abramoff: The lobbyist's playbook https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHiicN0Kg10

Lobbying Exercise Issue: Congress is considering a bill to raise the legal driving age. The bill has the following requirements: Must be 18 years old to drive Can apply for learners permit at 17 years old Must be in school and have at least a 3.0 GPA School attendance – can not miss more than 8 days (total) Must complete a 200 hour Drivers Ed class.

Lobbying Exercise You must do the following: Create an interest group that is either for or against the new driving requirements (Need to come up with a Name for the interest group). List 3 to 5 tactics that your interest group will use to attempt to persuade legislators to vote the way your interest group wants. Create a flyer/poster that your interest group would publish to try to gain support for your cause.