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they pay congressional members to get their agendas pushed by providing campaign donations or free trips as speaking engagements among other things.
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On what bases are interest groups often criticized?
They try to influence decisions of government agencies, political representatives, or policymakers.
The cooperation between interest groups federal agencies and related congressional committees is often referred to as the?
Iron triangle
Which is one way that lobbyists promote the idea of interest groups in courts?
One way that lobbyists promote interest groups in courts are to provide the money for the best lawyers. They often also provide expert testimony and expert research.
How often and in what circumstances do interest groups influence national policy outcomes?
Generally speaking, and in most situations, in the United States, how often interest groups affect national policies is for the most part, not possible to ascertain. The reason for this is that in any given situation, national policy affects opposing interest groups. Also, few office holders will say that a policy was due to the pressure of any interest group. The officials or Congress representatives, or the executive branch will state that any given policy is based on the merits of the issue involved. Aside from the fact that there are opposing views among interest groups, there often can be a wide number of opinions among policy makers. This diversity from all parties mentioned makes it difficult to give an answer to "how often". There may be opinions concerning whether a particular interest groups lobbying efforts affected new or changes in national policy, however, opinions will also vary on this. Regarding the circumstances in which interest groups affect national policy also cannot with any provable degree of certainty be stated with certainty. Clearly if an issue develops where there is an interest group, or more than one, this or these groups will make their opinions known. This however does not necessarily translate into policy decisions. For clarity, an example is proffered. There is a debate within many circles in the US regarding the building of a gas pipeline from Canada to several points within the US. Interest groups representing labor unions want such a pipeline as it will create jobs. Canadian interest groups also have an opinion. Added to this are the views of environmental interest groups. Some environmental may or may not have a stated policy on the issue. Currently, the decision rests with President Obama. The pipeline has been delayed. It is not certain what will happen. Here we see a clear example of what this answer has attempted to do regarding "influence".
How do interest groups influence government spending?
Interest groups can influence government spending by lobbying policymakers, providing campaign contributions to supportive politicians, and mobilizing public support for their causes. They often use these tactics to promote government spending on programs and policies that align with their interests, while opposing spending on initiatives that they oppose. Through these efforts, interest groups can shape the allocation of government funds and steer spending towards their preferred areas.
On what bases are interest groups often criticized?
They try to influence decisions of government agencies, political representatives, or policymakers.
Interest groups have been criticized because?
# Fewer elected offices to fill would enable voters to better know the candidates. # Jobs that do not carry basic policymaking responsibility do not need to be elective offices. # Lengthy ballots often lead to a drop-off in voting near the bottom of the ballot, called voter or ballot fatigue.
The court-centered pathway is often most attractive to?
Small Interest Groups
What is is basis for interest groups influences on government?
Often the size of the interest group will determine its effectiveness and its influence within the government.
What is the basis for interest groups' influence on government?
Often the size of the interest group will determine its effectiveness and its influence within the government.
Which groups often support causes that affect the lives of Americans in general?
public interest
What does an interest group try to do?
Interest Groups often succeed in convincing people with good reasoning. They can also convince people with money.
What is special interest theory?
Special interest theory suggests that policymakers are influenced by a relatively small group of individuals or organizations that have a strong interest in a specific policy outcome. These groups, known as special interest groups, often have the resources and expertise to shape policy decisions in their favor. Critics argue that this can lead to policies that prioritize the interests of these groups over the broader public interest.
Which of the following is often seen as a benefit of federalism?
it creates more opportunities for interest groups to wield influence
What is the difference between private and public- interest groups?
Private interest groups are those with personal stakes on an issue. Public interest groups are those groups that advance the concerns of the public at large.
Interest groups have become so powerful that they are often called the fourth branch of government?
Due to how powerful interest groups have become, some people have indeed referred to them as the fourth branch of government, however, the term is more widely applied to the press. Interest groups spend billions of dollars to try to influence Congress.
The cooperation between interest groups federal agencies and related congressional committees is often referred to as the?
Iron triangle
