10.1
What do interest groups do to influence government decisions?
The Lobby Government Officials through direct communications and public campaigning to shape public policy.
What did the Silent Spring and Ferguson demonstrate?
The idea that people will naturally join groups in response to disturbances.
What do Interest Groups offer?
They offer individuals an important avenue for political participation.
What are political action committees (PACs)?
Groups that collect funds from donors and distribute them to candidates who support their issues.
Which groups would commonly get their First Amendment of free speech and assembly curtailed?
Members of the LGBTQ community and groups representing racial and religious minorities.
What is the difference between private interest and public interest groups?
Private interest groups seek benefits for specific individuals or companies, while public interest groups to provide benefits to all citizens.
What term describes why some students elect to do little on a group project?
Free Rider Problem
What was the Top lobbying firm in 2020 and its Annual Income?
Akin, Gump et al. , $49,870,000
How do voting cues help lawmakers?
Voting cues give lawmakers an indication of how to vote on issues, particularly those which they are unfamiliar.
What did the Federal Election Campaign Act do?
Set limits on how much presidential and vice-presidential candidates and their families could donate to their own campaigns.
What is the primary difference between political parties and interest groups in the United States?
The primary difference is that political parties aim to elect candidates and control government operations, often representing a board coalition of citizens under a shared label.
What are solidary incentives?
A benefit of joining with others who have similar concerns
How do wealthy voters influence politics?
Wealthy voters impact decisions more because their vote is more important due to their status in politics.
What is another way by lobbyists to inform lawmakers indirectly?
By targeting committee members
Why were "Revolving Door Law" created?
They were created to restrict former lawmakers from using their connections in government to give them an advantage when lobbying.
What is the main goal of lobbyists who represent interest groups?
The main goal of lobbyists is to influence government policy and decision-making in favor of the interest groups they represent.
What are purposive incentives?
Purposive incentives focus on the issue or causes promoted by the group.
What is an Iron Triangle?
An Iron Triangle is a close between an interest group, committee, and a bureaucratic agency.
TRUE or FALSE
Lobbyists/Interest Groups cannot target all 535 lawmakers in both House and the Senate, for this they would align with the lawmakers who share their same view or could be open to share it.
TRUE
What is the punishment for a lobbyist who knowingly violated the law on gift giving?
A fine of $50,000 to $200,000