Unit 6 Flashcards
Interest groups sometimes begin as
Social movements
What are people who share a common attitude toward an issue called when they join together to influence the government for specific ends?
Interest groups
A large body of people interested in a common issue, idea, or concern that is of continuing significance and who are willing to take action is called a
Social movement
Organized in 1912, the broadest business trade association is the
Chamber of Commerce
Nonprofit groups such as the Humane Society of the United States, that operate outside the institutions of government but often pursue public policy objectives and lobby governments are called
NGOs
Members of ideological groups often focus on
Single issues
This is an example of a trade association
National Association fo Realtors
__ started many consumer organizations, now known as the Public Interest Research Groups, that investigate and report on government action relating to consumer interests.
Ralph Nader
The “spread” of an interest group refers to
Whether its membership is concentrated or dispersed
“A day without Immigrants” featured over 600,000 people gathered to
Focus media attention on the important role immigrants play in the economy
This party was formed in the mid-1840s to work against the spread of slavery in the territories
Free Soil Party
Associations can gain a forum for their views by filling
Amicus Curie Briefs
What two important types of information do interest groups provide?
Political information and substantive information
Many people beileve that lobbyists have too much influence on government
Adding to legislative gridlock
The term lobbying was NOT generally used until around
Mid 19th century
A PAC is
The political arm of an interest group
The majority of PACs are related to what interest?
Corporate
Until 2004, interest groups could avoid the contribution limitation to political parties by contributing
Soft Money
