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☆☆☆☆☆Interest groups influence public policy through lobbying of their specific special interest they have in mind. The number one way interest groups affect public policy is by providing information to politicians which is illegal. Interest groups influence public opinion by showing the upsides of their policies & hiding the downsides. Also interest groups influence public policies through lobbying of their specific special interest they have in their minds. They usually get popular people to support it.
local and state organizations can have platforms that differ from the party's national platform.
there are only loosely connected, allowing different regions to have their own platforms and interests
national party committees have no real power over organizations at the state and local levels
changing or maintaining particular policies
ensuring that the group's beliefs are represented in public policy
lobbyists frequently invite lawmakers to restaurants or other forms of entertainment
lobbyists represent individuals and organizations on issues that major political parties might not address
giving journalists access to research data supporting a party position and creating a website listing the accomplishments of party candidates up for reelection
party organizers, volunteers, voters, and elected officials
encouraging voter registration at the local level
encouraging citizens to file lawsuits against other parties
recruiting volunteers to assist with party activities
serving as watchdogs to prevent government corruption
inspiring political participation
gathering data on how many veterans lack proper health care and publicizing it on social media
encouraging people to send letters email to the president about climate change
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Gathering data on how many veterans lack proper health care and publicizing it on social media.
