Final Flashcards
Primary variable joining interest group
Higher education, higher income
American Federation of labor
Labor group
Salidiary benefits of interest groups
Friendships, discounts, contacts
New politics
public interest
Amicus curae
Interest group
Grassroots lobbying campaign
Read under interest groups mobilizing members and family to rite support
Interest groups can mobilize public opinion by
Holding rallies or putting out ads
People are spores can give an unlimited amount of money through
PACs
Which is not offered by legal constituents
Legal advice
Congressional organization is influenced by all of the following except
Presidential directive
Bill
When something can become a law
Who controls the floor debate
The rules committee
Cloture
How many senators you need to end a filibuster 3/5
Filibuster
Allows members speak continuously
Conference committee
Temporary committee from both houses to compromise on legislation
The veto
Can be overridden by two thirds vote in both houses