Interest groups can sometimes are called pressure groups. Interest groups will also be called organizations or associations for special interests.
National Rifle Association
One view is that interest groups are on the same level as political parties. The interest groups should be considered a faction and should be feared. They are inevitable but should be feared. The second view is that interest groups are good for the country and make the views of the public more upfront with the politicians.
Interest groups the federal bureaucracy and Congress form the iron triangle.
economic
They represent Special Interest Groups and their own self interests.
Economics interest groups are organized to represent small and large businesses. phagit
Economics interest groups are organized to represent small and large businesses. phagit
Economic
Business and Economic Interest Groups Economic interest groups advocate for the economic benefit of their members, and business interests groups are a prominent type of economic interest group. Labor Interest Groups Labor interest groups advocate for the economic interests of workers and trade organizations. Professional Interest Groups Professional interest groups represent the economic interests for members of various professions including doctors, engineers, and lawyers. Agricultural Interest Groups Agricultural interest groups are a type of economic interest group that represent farmers. Environmental Interest Groups Environmental interest groups are public-interest groups that advocate around conservation and ecological issues. Consumer Interest Groups Consumer Interest Groups advocate for consumer rights and information. Ideological Interest Groups Ideological interest groups unite on issues, with their work driven by deeply held beliefs. Public Interest Groups Public interest groups advocate for what they consider to be the public good. Single-Issue Interest Groups Single-issue interest groups focus on advocacy around a single defining issue. Governmental Interest Groups Government interest groups are a unique type of interest group that represents the interests of government to other governments.
The Teamsters and the AFL-CIO are examples of economic interest groups. Economic interest groups include organizations that represent big businesses or big labor groups.
lobbyist
Critics of pluralism argued that interest groups over-represent the wealthy in society and that they provide self-serving and biased information that warp policy-making.
FALSE They are called lobbyists.
The two main functions of interest groups are to represent its membership and educate the public. Also most importantly, interest groups work to have their interests supported in the policies of government. That's why interest groups give campaign donations to support candidates that will carry out an agenda that fits the interests of the group.
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.
The six interest groups are: - Public Sector Interest Groups - Foreign Policy Interest Groups - Public Interest Groups - Ideological or Single- Issue Interest Groups - Economic Interest Groups - Lobbyists