Lobbying
Goal of Lobbying
To persuade government officials
The PAC for CVS Employees
CVS Caremark Employees PAC
The group trying to promote firearms and hunting safety
National rifle association
Similar to the main mission of interest groups
Influencing public policy
A major action of interest groups
Influencing public policy
Is Lobbying legal?
Lobbying is legal because of the First Amendment of the Constitution.
The PAC for Home Depot
The Home Depot PAC
Interest group working for the abolition of segregation
NAACP
How do people help with Interest groups
Many group members join and work with political parties to influence party platforms and the nomination of candidates
How do Interest groups influence political decisions?
They hire lobbyists
Why lobbying seems unfair
People think the government will listen to lobbyists not them
PAC for shopping centers
International Council of Shopping Centers PAC
Interest group educating citizens about economic policy
Americans for prosperity
Gave them the nickname "watch dogs"
Interest groups monitor government activity
This helps the overall participation of politics
They are the "vehicles" of political participation.
Who is a lobbyist
Lobbying is performed by individuals or groups
PAC for Target
Target Citizens Political Forum
The interest group that represents the onion and garlic industry.
The American Dehydrated Onion and Garlic Association
According to Quizlet this is the definition of an interest group.
An interest group is a group of people who share common goals and organize to influence the government.
They help "balance" the government.
Provide additional checks and balances.
Who do lobbyists work for?
Large corporations, labor unions, advocacy groups, and lobbying firms
PAC for Walmart
Wal-Mart Stores PAC For Responsible Government
Interest group that educates consumers and regulators on the wonders dirigibles.
The Balloon Council
Main purpose of interest groups
All interest groups share a desire to affect government policy to benefit themselves or their causes.
They help the government this way.
Provide specialized information to government agencies.