Government Interest Groups Flashcards
A group of people who share common goals and organize to influence government
Interest Groups
Focuses on strengthening the economy
Business/Labor Interest Groups
Work to lower individual corporate taxes and to limit government regulation
National Association of Manufacturers
Advocate for the economic benefits of workers and trade organizations
Labor Groups
The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations
Labor Group Example
Focus to improve conditions and laws to benefit agriculture (oldest)
The Grange or the Patrons of Husbandry
Concerns about the environment and environmental regulation
Sierra Club
May seek military aid, economic aid, or favorable trade agreements, and may make campaign donations to sway political decisions
Foreign-Interest Groups
Requires these groups to inform the Department of Justice of lobbying activities
Foreign Agents Registration Act
Regulates PAC campaign contributions, but the government cannot stop a PAC from working indirectly with a candidate
Federal Election Commission
Defines a group that does not directly urge citizens to vote for a specific candidate
527 Organization
A person who tries to influence legislation on behalf of a special interest
Lobbyist
PACs tied to corporations, labor unions, trade groups, or health organizations (about 75%)
Affiliated PAC
Not connected to any existing interest group (about 25%)
Independent PAC
A private contribution for an independent PAC; non-profit, advocacy organization dedicated to eliminating the US arsenal of nuclear weapons
Council for a Livable World (Independent)
