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Understanding Interest Groups: Pluralist Theory to Influence Government

Explore the rise of PACs, NEA, AFSME, AMA, and more in shaping policies. Learn about Think Tanks, relevant IG activities, and impact on politicians and laws.

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Understanding Interest Groups: Pluralist Theory to Influence Government

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  1. Interest Group Review

  2. What is the pluralist theory?

  3. What is a PAC?

  4. Why have PACS increased since 1970’s?

  5. What is the difference between a PAC and a 527/501 group?

  6. Name that PAC What is the NEA and who does it represent?

  7. Name that PAC • What is AFSME and who does it represent?

  8. Name that PAC • AMA?

  9. What is the ACLU?

  10. What is a public interest law firm?

  11. What is the Heritage Foundation?

  12. What is the Progressive Policy Council?

  13. What does a Think Tank do?

  14. Name five things Interest Groups do to influence government.

  15. Influence of IG’s • Lobbying politicians • Testify before committee hearings • Contacting politicians one-on-one • Help draft legislation • Educated in the public on issues • Think Tank research disseminated • Advertising • Cooperate with other interest groups

  16. Influence of IG’s • Ratings of politicians • On websites • In group newsletters/magazines • Campaign donations/assist in elections • Start a lawsuit to challenge law or policy • Protest/demonstration

  17. Single Issue Groups

  18. Name some gun related IG’s

  19. NRA (pro 2nd amendment) • Brady Campaign

  20. Name at least 2 abortion related interest groups.

  21. Emily’s List • NARAL (National Abortion Rights Action League) • NRLC ( National Right to Life Committee) • American Life League

  22. Types of Groups • PACS • Formed due to government regulation of businesses with campaigns and elections • Greatly increased due to more reguation since 1970s • Public Interest Law Firms • Think Tanks • Ideological (usually single issue) • Came from social movements in 60’s and 70’s • Civil rights • environmental

  23. Types of Groups • Economic (professional, business, labor, agriculture) • National Association of Realtors • AMA • NEA • National Trial Lawyers Association • Government Related • “Intergovernmental” – one of the fastest growing segments of IG’s • AFSME – American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees • National Governor’s Association • National Conference of State Legislatures

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