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What are lobbyists are interested in influencing the legislators for the benefit of?
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How do interest groups in Texas benefit from part time legislators?
Due to the fact that legislators in Texas are part-time, they require help from outside sources. They get this help from lobbyists. In essence, the lobbyists are contributing to making laws as much or more than the legislators. This benefits special interest groups who have the financial means to hire lobbyists on their behalf to make laws in Texas.
What describes a political lobby?
a group engaged in trying to influence legislators or other public officials in favor of a specific cause
What do lobbyists provide officials?
They help interest groups with their ideas and get laws changed to their benefit.
How do lobbyists differ from political action commites?
A lobbyists is a paid employee of a group of businesses who want particular laws that benefit them. A political action committee is a group of people who work on a issue or issues they find important. They are not paid and volunteer to do it. Lobbyists often write laws for Congress and submit them to the members. Many former members of Congress are now lobbyists for many of the companies like oil, banking, coal, and other powerful political interests. The lobbyists work to make sure the laws they want are passed.
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
Why do PAC contributions tend to reflect the committee assignments of members of Congress?
Because people try to legislators off based on what type of legislation they can advance to benefit them.
Why are you interested in this degree program?
Write a two- paragraph explanation to address the following questions: Why are you interested in this program (education) and how do you expect to benefit from it?
How did Cleopatra benefit mankind?
Cleopatra did not benefit mankind in any way. About the only "benefit" one could say she contributed was all the misconceptions about her. They give people who are interested something to talk about.
Do lobbyists patch constituents through phone calls to their congressman and senators?
never. lobbyist are purely in the business of swaying congressman for the benefit of large corporations- IE IBM or big money fed groups- IE gun owners of american
What kind of unwanted reactions might you receive for unwanted business proposals?
Why should we be interested? What if it doesn't work out? How will our company benefit?
What do constituents political parties and lobbylist want from congress?
Constituents, political parties, and lobbyists seek to influence Congress to advance their interests and priorities. Constituents typically want legislation that addresses their needs, such as healthcare, education, and job creation. Political parties aim to enact policies that align with their ideological platforms and secure electoral wins. Lobbyists, representing various industries and interest groups, advocate for specific legislation or regulations that benefit their clients, often seeking favorable treatment or funding.
Is a free enterprise group a private organization that attempts to influence public officials to act or vote in ways that will benefit the group's members?
Yes. That's what they do. Many interest groups, as well as corporations, have lobbyists in Washington D.C. who attempt to influence congressmen and other public officials, on a daily basis.
