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What is the pressure that interest groups put one legislators called?
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[ ] A. Logrolling
[ ] B. Quid Pro Quo
[ ] C. Pigeonholing
[X] D. Lobbying
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Why are interest groups called pressure groups?
Generally, because they represent a specific segment of the overall population. Not everyone is handicapped, so an interest group representing them would be a "special" interest group because bills/policies affecting them would not affect the general population, per se.
Interest groups are sometimes called?
Interest groups can sometimes are called pressure groups. Interest groups will also be called organizations or associations for special interests.
Interest groups send these people to speak to the legislators of their behalf?
A lobbyist
What is lobbyists are interested in influencing the legislators?
Their interests group
Interest groups are also called pressure groups mainly because?
They seek to put pressure on the government to affect political policies
Explain what pressure groups are?
Pressure Groups are the same thing as advocacy or lobby groups. They have an agenda, usually political, and use their arguments to pressure legislators to pass bills favorable to their cause.
Interest groups were also known as what?
Pressure groups
What influences that help legislators decide hoe to vote on particular issues?
· Local Interest · National Interest · Pork barreling · Party · Pressure groups/Lobbyists
What is the Difference between interest groups and pressure groups?
Pressure groups are the organisations or the groups that attempt to influence government policies.
Interest groups are also known as .?
Pressure Groups - Gradpoint
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.
Some problems with lobbyists and interest groups are?
Lobbyists and interests groups influence the elections by persuading the legislators to vote for legislation that favors their employer. Lobbyists and interests groups take care of their own sectional interest ignoring the views of the majority of the people in a democratic setup.
