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There are multiple ways to which special interests, political groups and lobbies pressure and influence Congress. These include through campaign money and offering votes/support in return for legislation.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 13y agoThey can donate money to candidates if the share the same values and beliefs.
PACs(Political Action Committee) can bribe candidates by giving them money so candidates will support the PAC's view. Lobbylists can meet with lawmakers and try to influence them so they will have the same views.
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∙ 7y agoThey do it by contributing to campaigns of those who promise to support them.
They threaten to withhold campaign donations - or threaten to contribute to an opponent - if the candidate does not vote their way.
They may fund interns who work for an elected official.
They fund advertising campaigns to promote their views to the public, who then put pressure on members of Congress to vote their way.
They hire lobbyists to inform or persuade members of Congress to see things their way.
They may fund investigations into candidates and essentially blackmail them if they don't go along.
They hire protesters to protest positions that they oppose or demonstrate in support of positions they support.
They hire people to "get out the vote" in areas and among groups of voters that support their goals
They fund legal opposition to getting votes counted if they are coming from a group that likely will oppose their goals or point of view - for example: liberal groups opposing making it easier for deployed members of the military to vote since they tend to vote more conservatively than the general public
Funding web sites that promote their point of view.
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∙ 12y agoAn interest group works to convince senators and representatives to support bills that help its members and to oppose bills that hurt them.
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∙ 11y agoThey persuade one to a decision on something by using biased, or one-sided, messages and are designed to appeal to people's emotions instead of their judgment and reasoning.
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∙ 12y agomoney
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How can interest groups enhance its influence over congress?
Some interest groups influence congress by giving them money. They may give them money for their campaigns or by other means.
What Representatives of interest groups that work to influence congress are called'?
lobbyists
How does the expertise of interest groups enhance its influence over congress?
Interest groups with expertise in specific policy areas are more credible and persuasive when communicating with members of Congress. Their knowledge allows them to provide valuable information, analysis, and recommendations on relevant issues, increasing their influence and ability to shape legislation. Additionally, expertise can help interest groups form alliances with key policymakers and draft targeted strategies that resonate with lawmakers.
Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between lobbyists and Congress in recent years?
Lobbyists are representatives of interests groups right? Interest groups are a way for constituents to influence Congress. Lobbies are an irreplacable source of information for members of congress.
What is the private organization that attempts to influence public officials to act or vote in ways that will benefit the groups members called?
Interest Groups
A key difference between political parties and interest groups is that although both are organized groups that seek to influence the government, unlike interest groups, political parties seek to influence government by?
electing its members to office
What do most congress members do for a living?
Easy!! 4 things.... 1. Constituents 2. Nation 3. Political parties 4. Interest groups Mostly interest groups
Which groups pay someone to talk to government officials for them an interesting groups B interest groups C disinterested groups D disingenuous groups?
Interest groups pay lobbying groups who send lobbyists to meet Congress members and try to persuade them to agree with the Interest groups' positions.
What do you call those activities used by interest groups to pressure congress into passing laws they support?
Lobbying is a common strategy used by interest groups to pressure members of Congress into passing laws they support. There are over 12,000 lobbyists in Washington, D.C.
What do interests groups do?
Interest groups advocate for a variety of causes in front of congress people. Their goal is to get members of the House and Senate to vote in ways that benefit their cause.
What are representatives of interest groups that work on influence congress?
Representatives.. I think. That or Senators.
What is a private organization that attempts to influence public officials to act or vote in ways that will benefit the groups' members?
interest group
