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What kind of people are lobbyists today?
work within the governmental process to affect polocies
How many people work as lobbyists in the nation's capital today?
According to www.opensecrets.org (from the Center for Responsive Politics), there were 13,694 active lobbyists working in Washington, D.C. in 2009.
Who are People who contact public officials to express the wishes of an interest group?
lobbyists
What are the people called who contact public officials to express the wishes?
The people who contact public officials to express their wishes are generally called constituents or citizens. They may also be referred to as lobbyists, activists, or advocates depending on their specific role or purpose in contacting the officials.
Why do people not like lobbyists?
Lobbyists are one or more individuals that have a special interest in which they are trying to get political recognition for. Many lobbyists are criticized because the voters feel that these individuals or groups do not take into account what is best for the people but rather what is of importance for just the cause that is supported.
Which branches of government can be influenced by lobbyists?
Congress is most influenced by lobbyists. The lobbyists write bills for the members of congress so the people they work for are protected or provided for in bills. Lobbyists also give free gifts, memberships, dinners, trips, and tickets to congress to influence their votes.
Who controls the people in the of congress?
Lobbyists, and big business in general.
How do people travel great distances today?
Generally, by air.
When does lobbying occur?
Lobbying by lobbyists happens all the time. There is no set time or day. The term "lobbyist " comes from President Grants terms in office. Each after noon he would visit an hotel in Washington not far from the White House to have a bourbon and cigar. While sitting there people would approach him with issues they wanted him to address. Since he was in the lobby of the hotel the people who talked with Grant were soon called "lobbyists." Many lobbyists today represent a industry or issue that they are hired to get laws passed or put aside. Some today even write the laws and give them to members of congress to sponsor and support. They do have an effect on the government and laws.
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.
What are some problems with lobbyists and interests groups?
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.
People who represent interest groups and work with legislature are called?
Lobbyists. They advocate on behalf of interest groups to influence government decisions and policies through direct interaction with legislators and officials. Lobbyists can be employed by corporations, advocacy organizations, or other special interest groups.
