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1 Special Interest Groups An organization of people with shared ideas and attitudes who attempt to influence public policy

2 Targets O Congress O Federal regulatory agencies O State legislatures O Local legislatures O School boards

3 Methods O Educate the public O Influence legislation by lobbying O Endorse or reject candidates nominated by political parties O Conduct campaigns designed to promote or oppose specific decisions O Widen its base of support to put pressure on Congress in local communities

4 Lobbying O “Lobbyist” = a person who lobbies O To “lobby” = to stand in the hallways of Congress and approach members of Congress O Lobbyists represent special interest groups O They try to get laws passed or stop laws from getting passes

5 Lobbyists O Lobbying is a form of freedom of petition (a 1 st amendment right of Americans) O There are 35,000 lobbyists in Washington, DC O Lobbyists must register with the federal government

6 Examples O A corporation lobbying to win a government contract O A trade association representing the interests of an entire industry seeking favorable tax policies or government regulations O A labor union seeking a higher minimum wage O A senior citizens group trying to preserve Social Security

7 IssueLiberalConservative Gun Rights (Political)Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence National Rifle Association Abortion (Social)Planned ParenthoodRight to Life Organization Land Use Issues (Economic) Sierra ClubOil and Gas Lobby

8 Three Branches of Government

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