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1 American Federal Government
Today’s Agenda Interest Groups

2 Give me a definition for the final
Any organization that seeks to influence public policy (i.e. NAACP, ACLU, Christian Coalition) Interest groups operate similar to parties in that individuals work for interest groups in an attempt to mobilize support…but

3 How are they different from parties
Interest Groups Mobilize Minorities Seek “issue” influence Operate without majority opinion “Irresponsible” Political Parties Mobilize Majorities Seek to control government Operate with majority consent “Responsible”

4 What are the different types
Membership groups: consist of a large number of due paying members (unions, AARP) Advocacy groups: not dependent upon membership since the focus is on a certain cause Business groups: corporation who lobby government in order to support their interests

5 This sounds fun…I want to start one…whoa Nelly!!!
One major obstacle for starting an interest group Collective Action Paradox or Free-rider problem: Very difficult to convince individuals to take action when they know the desire result will be achieved with or without their action. How to overcome?

6 Give people discounts at Denny’s
According to Collective Action Theory, very few interest groups should form…so what happened Social Pressure: Desire to be in a group Selective Benefits: You get cool stuff Purposive Appeals: Scare the hell out of you Sponsorship: Corporation and Foundation funding

7 The Circle of Life

8 Why are there so many? Why the Proliferation of Groups?
Disturbance Theory: Groups form in order to counteract original group Increasing Size of Government: More responsibility more influence by outside forces Nature of Political Parties: People want more specific representation

9 More Reasons Why the Proliferation of Groups
Affluence and Wealth: More money, more education  more involvement in political issues Technology: Easier to get groups started and get the name of your group out across the internet

10 So what do they do? Lobbying: Gaining Access Influence Congress
Letter writing Contacting staff Testimony at hearings Parties and social gatherings Personal Contact

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