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Lobbyists and Agencies

Lobbyists and Agencies. Unit 3 SSCG 11A,C; 15A. Lobbyist. A hired person who tries to influence legislation on behalf of a special interest. Interest Groups. E ncourage or prevent changes in public policy without trying to be elected . Group Negatives.

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Lobbyists and Agencies

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  1. Lobbyists and Agencies Unit 3 SSCG 11A,C; 15A

  2. Lobbyist • A hired person whotries to influence legislation onbehalfofaspecial interest.

  3. Interest Groups • Encourage or prevent changes in public policy without trying to be elected.

  4. Group Negatives • Both groups have a lot of money • Often “buy votes” • Or “buy legislators” • Do you think this is fair?

  5. Agencies • Government Corporation • Independent Agency • Executive Agency

  6. Government Corporation • Corporations within the executive branch subject to the presidents direction and control • Set up by congress to carry out certain business-like activities

  7. Independent Agency Additional agencies created by congress located outside the cabinet departments

  8. Executive Agency • Carry out much of the work of the Federal government.

  9. QUESTIONS??

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