Political Science 2244E Lecture Notes - American Medical Association, Takers, C.R.E.A.M.

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Organization whose goal is to influence the government. Lobbyist: frontline employee, not all lobbyists work for interest groups, simply going to meet with a government official and attempting to persuade politicians can make one a lobbyist just not a paid one. Their main function is to influence policy makers they do so in a variety of ways. A lot of interest groups: hundreds of thousands. A variety of issues: veterans to religion to education. Private interest groups: corporate issues, e. g big oil, agriculture, the auto industry, etc, only out to benefit their clients (at our expense). Public advocacy groups: the big three: vital link. Public to government updating/informing public on current developments; other relevant political aspects: reverse vital link. Government to public acting as a medium; informs the government what the people are thinking and want done regarding a political issue: mobilize. Keep you up to date and active.

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