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Remember that there may be two or three special interest groups with different positions on the same subject. Take gun control legislation. The NRA and other organizations are against it, then there are organizations that fight for any control they can get. Both are constantly trying to influence congress to pass laws in their favor. Each side represents the feelings of thousands or millions of members. Unions are a special interest group, and so is AARP. In some cases, congress has better access to information by listening to these different groups than if they had to investigate everything on their own. The problem arises when some group is very small and has the money to influence legislation. Take the Trial Lawyers Association...probably not anywhere near as many people belong to it as belong to AARP, but they have a lot of financial influence.
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How is the NAACP a special interest group?
They are a Special Interest Group.
James Madison wanted to prevent factions or special interest group?
Special interest groups and factions means the same thing but James Madison preferred to call it factions.
An organization that promotes support of its views on specific issues?
a special interest group
What are the special powers of Rajya Sabha?
The Rajya Sabha has certain special powers which the Lok Sabha does not have.Parliament can assume temporary power to legislate on State Lists subjects [Article 249] only if Rajya Sabha passes resolution, supported by not less than two-thirds of its members present and voting, that it is necessary in the national interest to do so.The creation of All India Services also depends on the Council of States passing a resolution, supported by two-thirds of its members present and voting, that it is necessary in the national interest to do so.Rajya Sabha has importance in constitutional amendments being made for it is required that, in order to be law; the Constitutional Amendment Bill has to be passed in each House by the specified special majority. Thus the Rajya Sabha can prevent a constitutional amendment even if the Bill has been passed by the Lok Sabha
Can congress propose and pass legislation?
That is often the way it works. However, there is no special power to propose legislation: any person can propose legislation. Often, the Executive branch will propose legislation, or a special interest group. Even a single citizen has the right to propose legislation, but the discussion, debate, and vote on the passage of the bill is a power that only Congress has.It is interesting to re-iterate: the President and Executive branch is under no obligation to make a proposal for the agenda. It is just a tradition as presidents often have many campaign promises that they intend to fulfill. Very ironic indeed, as the president has no real authority to pass any laws whatsoever.
What is another name for the people congress represents?
Congress does not represent the people, they represent special interest or large corporations that are able to afford a certain level of bribery. The people are referred to as sheeples, or cash cows by congress in congress. Outside of congress they call the people " districts ".
Who are the individuals who represent special interest groups that try to influence congress and their bills?
National Rifle Association
Are lobbist interest groups?
They represent Special Interest Groups and their own self interests.
What special privileges does the constitution give members of congress?
Debates in Congress cannot be questioned in the courts.
Who are the special interest groups in medicare?
AARP members, retirees.
Do the members of congress deserve to have special rights?
In my opinion, no, but there are countering opinions.
What odes a congressman do after a congressman leaves congress?
He goes to work for the special interest outfit that bought his job in congress.
Why do members of congress have special protection against arrest?
Members of Congress have protection from arrest while they are going to and leaving the house of Congress to vote. This prevents the president from using his executive powers to unduly control Congress.
In addition to serving as lawmakers members of Congress are also?
Besides just making the laws, the members of Congress are given special duties based on the house they are a member of. Both houses have special duties when it comes to impeachment.
True or false Special interest groups have an opportunity to propose legislation for their own benefit?
The answer is true. Special interest groups exist solely to propose legislation to Congress that benefits their particular interest or cause.
Special committee composed of members of both houses of congress is called?
A Joint committee
How do members of congress make decisions?
After the passage of the 17th Amendment, all members of Congress are now elected by popular vote of their district or state. Should a vacancy occur after an election, it is up to the individual state to decide how to fill that vacancy for the remainder of the term. Some states stipulate a special election, others allow the governor to appoint someone, and a few have the state legislature appoint someone.
