z: ch 11 final

Question 1

interest groups

Answer 1

an organization of people with similar interests. they try to influence people in power in order to get favorable legislature—> hire lobbyists.

Question 2

political parties v interest groups

Answer 2

political parties want to get elected.

interest groups lobby to get legislation in their favor.

Question 3

pluralist

Answer 3

very optimistic view of interest groups—-> IGs bring representation to all. IGs provide a key link between the governed and government groups compete and play by the rules.

Question 4

elitism

Answer 4

very pessimistic view of interest groups. real power is held by key groups. “the largest corporations hold most power.” not all groups can be lobbyists.

Question 5

hyperpluralism

Answer 5

all interest groups demands are legitimate and the government should promote all of them. IG input becomes government output.

Question 6

Iron triangle

Answer 6

1. interest group
2. government/executive agency
3. congressional committee

all parts must compromise or else the triangle will fall apart
EX: defense iron triangle»> dept. of defense, ammo makers, and armed defense committee

Question 7

congressional committee

Answer 7

has the ability to block president action to cut the budget and controls budget, taxation and money.

Question 8

executive departments and agencies

Answer 8

has access to information and members as well as tons of money

Question 9

IG’s weapons

Answer 9

• has access to money because members can lobby for funding

- small groups tend to have more intense members

Question 10

litigation

Answer 10

using the courts to get what you want (IGs and amicus curiae briefs)

Question 11

lobbying

Answer 11

interest groups seek to use public pressure as a means of influencing officials

Question 12

electioneering

Answer 12

direct group involvement in the electoral process groups that aid candidates financially and getting group members to support.

Question 13

campaign contributions

Answer 13

the FEC administers and enforced campaign finance laws—> donations that are made directly to a candidate in a party (must be reported to FEC)

Question 14

amicus curiae briefs

Answer 14

legal briefs submitted by a friend of the court in attempt to influence a courts decision

Question 15

class action lawsuits

Answer 15

lawsuits permitting a small # of people to sue on behalf of all other people similarly situated

Question 16

large vs small IGs

Answer 16

large: have more $$$ and supports as well as more lobbying done
small: have intense members that work really hard.