Interest Grp Strategies

Question 1

Lobbyist 2 main goals are…

for interest grps

Answer 1

1. represent interest grps before the legislation.
   2.to influence public policy and decision making.

Question 2

Lobbyist do these 3 main things…

to influence policy they have to…

Answer 2

1. contact law makers.
2. testify before legislature
3. help draft legislation

Question 3

attempting to directly influence governmental officials, such as legislators or their aides

Answer 3

inside lobbying

Question 4

attempting to influence governmental officials such as legislators or their aides, indirectly by influencing public opinion ex. running tv ads to the public about global warming

Answer 4

outside lobbying.

Question 5

Legislative Liaisons only represent …

Answer 5

govt. associations.