INTEREST GROUPS AT WORK SECTION 3 Pg. 222-227. INTEREST GROUPS GOALS 4 Supply public w/ info they think the people should have. 4 To build a positive.

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INTEREST GROUPS AT WORK SECTION 3 Pg

INTEREST GROUPS GOALS 4 Supply public w/ info they think the people should have. 4 To build a positive image for the group. 4 To promote a particular public policy.

PROPAGANDA 4 Use propaganda to create the public attitude they want. 4 Most think it is lying 4 It is a technique

Single Interest Groups 4 Concentrate their efforts on one issue, Ex: NRA 4 Involved in politics: ~ major source of campaign funding

~ affect elections based on each candidate's stand, in regard to the groups' interests

L obbying 4 Agent (lobbyist)for a pressure group, usually to influence public policy. 4 Also called legislative counsel or public representative.

Lobbying cont. 4 Use “grass roots” pressure- speak for the common people. 4 They will buy lunches & dinners, write speeches to influence.

Lobby Regulation 4 False misleading info, bribery & unethical pressure is not uncommon. 4 Lobbying Act of 1946 passed. Lobbyists & group must register with secretary of Senate.