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1 Interest Groups

2 Definition

3 Also Known As… SIGs Advocacy Groups Lobby Groups Pressure Groups
Campaign Groups

4 Goals Influence public opinion Develop political policies

5 Employ Lobbyists These are professionals that work to persuade members of the government to pass laws and acts that would benefit their special interest group. They will research their topics and attend Congressional hearings.

6 History

7 President Ulysses S. Grant
Coined the term lobbyist in the early 1800s Referred to those that approached him in public

8 Regulations The Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995
Paid lobbyists must register with Congress Must file regular reports of activities

9 Political Action Committees
PACs work with special interest groups Make contributions to politicians to encourage their support

10 Examples

11 By the Numbers Over 10,000 registered lobbyists in Washington, DC
Spend over $3 Billion every year

12 Top Industries with Lobbyists
Pharmeceuticals/ Health Products (over $63 million) Insurance ($38+) Electric Utilities ($33+) Oil & Gas ($31+) Securities & Investment ($25+) Hospitals/Nursing Homes ($23)

13 Groups We’ve Heard Of PETA AARP American Medical Association NRA
Girl Scouts / Boy Scouts AFL/CIO AARP NRA The Sierra Club VFW NEA

14 Evaluation

15 Pros of Interest Groups
Use a democratic process Work for minorities Motivate legislators Provide solutions Represent specific interests

16 Cons of Interest Groups
Have a one track mind Work for the minority May stop effective governing Can engage in criminal activity Buy support

17 assignment

18 Identify a specific Special Interest Group
Describe the group (who, what, where, when, why, how). Find a news article about the activity of this SIG. Why is it in the news? Is this a good SIG or is it a problem? Explain.

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