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The major objections to same sex marriage come from the religious community most especially the religious right and ultra conservatives.
As for the general population in the United States a Gallup Poll dated May 20, 2011 revealed that a majority of Americans, 53%, now favor same sex marriage as a means to provide equal rights under the law. People are finding it more and more difficult to justify discrimination against gay citizens.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoIn the United States, there are too many to accurately count, but among them are the National Organization for Marriage, the Catholic Church, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (aka the Mormons), the Republican Party and the Westboro Baptist Church.
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∙ 12y agoGroups opposing same-sex marriage include the National Organization for Marriage ("NOM"), the Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, the Republican Party, the Tea Party Movement and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (a/k/a the Mormon Church).
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∙ 12y agoMost Christian denominations, Catholics, Muslims, Orthodox Jews and Mormons oppose same sex marriage.
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Who are people who are paid to represent interest groups are called?
lobbyist
Who are the individuals who represent special interest groups that try to influence congress and their bills?
National Rifle Association
An organization that tries to influence public policy?
interest group
What is the difference between lobbyist and interest groups?
To eat banana pudding.
What technique is used by almost all lobbyist and interest groups?
Protests
Interest groups send these people to speak to the legislators of their behalf?
A lobbyist
what is the difference between an interest group and a lobbyist?
Lobbyists are paid while interest groups aren't
What organized interest groups apply pressure to government through?
lobbyist or political action committee
Discuss the ways that special interest lobbyist may influence congressman?
Special interest lobbyist influence congressmen by providing them information. Interest groups are specialist on the topic they are interested in and do a lot of research on that topic. Congressmen are generalist and rely on interest groups to give them information on important topics so they are more informed. Each interest group wants to inform the congressmen on their view of the data they have collected.
How do lobbyist and interest groups try to influence public policy and public opinion?
Today a lobbyist often writes a bill and then takes it to a congressperson that will sponsor it. They are also working and in/out congressional offices speaking with members.
What are representatives of interest groups that work on influence congress?
Representatives.. I think. That or Senators.
Who do privet groups hire to influence government decision makers?
Lobbyist
