Democracy And Participation- IG Flashcards
Types of ig
Sectional
Cause
Hybrid
By sector
Sectional ig
Protects interests of its members
Inc profesisonal group and man y of most eocngroups in usa
American bar association- liase with exec and legislation on issues pertaining to legal system
Cause ig
Promites partner cause or idea
For benefit all society
Nra greespeace
Cara- congress racial equality
Hybrid ig
Both
Christian coalition christian values across a wide range of issues
Offer advice to those involved in political system
By sector ig
Mckeever definition
Business and trade- us chamber of cmerce
Agricultural groups- 2023 46 mill spent- inc fertiliser institute, texas farm bereau
Unions 90% to democrats- carpenters and joiners union 5 mill
Public intereest consumer fed of america, scrutiny gov actionasa dn acim protect and advance consumer interests
Single issue-nra
Environ
Why are interest groups so numerous and ative in usa
Constitutional factors
Us political culture
Ideology
Role of gov
So many ig constitutional
Sops and federalism lots access points
Principle open gov
1st ammendment constitutional right to freedom of association asn assembluy
Powerful judiciary- us courts more open pg activity- use sc and lower courts
Obergefell v hosegs 148 anmicus briefs and moore v harper gerrymandering common cuase
Us political culture- ig numerous
Society diverged, diff needs rep
Naacp and nat council of la raza
Role of money huge esp donations
Lots elections
Electioneerig emilys list prochoice democratic women in office
Ideology why so many ig
60s and 70s- big increase no single issue pg- at time broad coalition all parties, not rep enough or all- divisive issues onto agenda- feminsim environmentalism race
Ideological -Tea party and heritage foundation con, centre for american progress lib- partisan
Culture war- naral pro choice america and nat right to life
So many ig role of gov
Us chamber of commerce rep interests of us businesses may be consulted
Consumer fereation of america- public interest group which scrutinises gov actions and advance consumer interests
Centre for respectible politice- inform public by reporting on influence of money in us elections and policy making
Tactics of us ig
Electioneering
Professoional lobbying
Courts
Grassroots actions and influence puvlic opinion
Influence presdient
Influence congress
Why electioneering ig
Lots to target
Held frequently
Election campaigns expensive and candidates pleased to recieve donations from ig
Donations funding
4,000 registered pacs donate up to 5k/yr/candiate- 2020 top nat association of realtors at 3.9mill
Superpac after 2010 - ie restore our future, priorities action usa, spend unlimited funds competing on behalf prefered candiate
According to open secrets 2,200 super pacs 2.1bn in 2020 attack ads- main adelson
Electioneerng- endorsement
Voter guides- nrlc (right to life) 2020 and 2016 support trump- pro choice naral clinton and biden
Rating leage of conserbation voters dirty doxen 12 elected worst- 2020 6/12 lost, 2012 11/12 lost
Attack ads- god made trump- dilley meme team
Modern tech- microtargeting- 2x trump than biden on less 1000 people in 2016
Professional lobbying role
Watts washington persuaders
Cost up to 50k/month for profesisonal lobby
Open sectret 3.3bn 2020 biggest us chamber of commerce 100mill
Infleunce decisions phrma=- 2009 aca 100 lobbyists, nra lapse in assault weapon ban 2009
Highly skilled revolving door- ie congressional bob livingston established lobby company livingston grouo pwhen left
Controversial aspects of professional lobbying
Hiring sercieves of exepensive expeirnecd individ not viable option oil- not level playong feld= paya to play
Close rleationshipo lobbyists and some members congres- unethical conduct 2006 lobby abhamoff convicted fruad
Revolving door- v well paid, feel pressure to prioristise interests of future employer over those of people they rep
Regulation on lobbying
Honest leadership and open gov act 2007
Ex senators/senior member exec wait 2y before join lobby company
Lobby prohibited from gving gifts to members of congress
Must be ful disclosure of all lobbyinst action
20009 obama exec order to expand to cover white house staff restriction on lobby
Courts ig
Influence apt, bring cases to court
Amicus briefs
Influence sc and public opinoin in court
Ig influence appt
Lobby senate, compile dossiers,
2009 lib pgs for sotomayor- w planned parenthood- yet con christian coalition and pro life operation rescue against
Ig bring cases to court
Brown v board - sponsered naacp 1954 segregation in schools
2017 gloucester county scohol board v gg- acu case concerning trans students rights in virginia
Ig amicus briefs obergefell
Ig present views in writing before oral arguments ehard
Recive 148
Roberts arrgued too many- amicus fatigue
Ig influence sc and public opinion in court
2012 sc review constitutionality obama healthcare reform= net fed independent businesses v sebelius- us chamber of commerce lead opp, moot court sessions to help prepare lawyers in advance
Grassroots actions and influence public opinion ig
Marches and demonstrations
Pr/ad campaigns
Grassroots activism
Violence and disorder
Marches and demonstrations ig
Blm street protests agianst violence by police officers towards black citixens and interrupt campaign events in 2016 and 2020 primary and caucaus
Ig pr ad capign
Nra tv ad to put pressure on obama and congress not pass new guun control laws after 2012 sandy hook shooting
Ig grassroots activism
Postal blitzes- format sent on set day harrd to ignore when orchestrated at same time
Social media made easier
Ig influence president
Electioneering- and superpacs ie hillary the movie citizens united
Lobby pressure policy change or influence nominations/appt
Provide info and expertise in key presidential agenda
Ideology
Naacp, naral and emilys list biden
Trump appt gorsuch- nra declared as ‘an outstanding choice’
Influence fed bureaucracy- form iron triangle ie military industrial complex, lobby weapons companies, pnetagon conrgessional defecne comm- protect ojobs linked to defence in key states
Congressional influence by ig
Among others mentioned before
Pg ai pac- senate useful target move us foriegn policuy in pro israel direction
Some pg seen target individ senators trhough filibuster
Limited naacp and black caucaus
Times divided gov- pg can dilute legilstaion
Comparative uk and us ig methods
Electionerring
Lobbying
Sc
Grassroots