Unit 4.5 Notes- Influence of Interest Groups on Politics

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Unit 4.5 Notes- Influence of Interest Groups on Politics Essential Questions: What influence do Interest Groups have on the political process in the Unite States?

Interest Groups Interest groups are groups of people with a common interest. These groups try to influence government based on the idea that “two heads are better than one” and the idea of “power in numbers”.

Purpose of Interest Groups Bring issues & concerns to the attention of the public & lawmakers Represent the concerns & interests of specific groups Support political candidates who favor their interests

Types of Interest Groups Groups based on economic issues: Labor Unions American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) Professional Associations American Medical Association (AMA) American Bar Association (ABA) Business Organizations National Chamber of Commerce (NCC)

Types of Interest Groups Support Particular ethnic, age, or gender group National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) American Association for Retired People (AARP) National Organization for Women (NOW)

Types of Interest Groups Support Specific causes People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Sierra Club Support causes that affect the lives of Americans in general American Civil Liberties Union

Lobbyists Representatives of interest groups Contact government officials directly to influence their policy making Information is an important resource Once laws are enacted, lobbyists help to see that the laws are carried out, enforced, and stand up in court.

Campaign Funding Private Funding Public Funding Soft Money Individual Citizens- make donations (get t-shirts, yard signs, stickers) PAC- corporations, labor unions, and other special interest groups form groups that can donate money to specific candidates Public Funding Available for presidential campaigns (ask on your tax returns to donate to the fund, the candidates who raise a minimum of $100,000 can ask for money from that fund) Soft Money Donations given to political parties

Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 Federal law prohibits interest groups from giving money directly to candidates Interest group contribute through PACs Limits the amount of money PACs may contribute to candidates for national office