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Affecting Public Policy Chapter 19 : Lesson 4 Affecting Public Policy

Essential Question What impact do Lobbyists have on public policy?

Vocabulary Lobby: to make direct contact by lobbyists to persuade government officials to support the policies their interest group favors.

Vocabulary Lobbyist: a paid representative of an interest group who contacts government officials on behalf of the interest group.

Three ways in which Lobbyists Influence Public Policy. 1. Lobbyists might argue for/against bills. 2. Government officials often rely on lobbyists for information/opinions. 3. Lobbyists sometimes help write bills.

Grassroots Lobbying Lobbyist bring “grass-roots” pressures to bear through email, letters, or phone calls from constituents. They rate candidates and publicize the ratings.

Lobbying effects all branches of government Legislative What types of legislation will be passed or defeated..

Executive (includes reg. agencies) How strictly a law is enforced &/or regulated. What bills to sign or veto.

http://cagle.com/news/SCHIP/4.asp

Judicial How laws are interpreted in court cases. Who gets nominated & confirmed to sit on the bench.

Why do members of Congress listen to lobbyists? Source of info Help with political & campaign strategy Provide ideas & innovation

Industries’ big spenders on lobbying

Criticisms of Lobbying They “buy” off candidates through campaign contributions, gifts, and travel.

Why doesn’t Congress reform the system and place bigger limits on contributions and access by lobbyists? Would you cut off the hand that fed you?

Review Question: Chapter 19 : Lesson 4 Read pages 591-598 and answer Review Questions on page 590. Hand in Google Class Room.