PL SC 001 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Amicus Curiae
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Lobbying = influence public policy by persuading government officials to support the group"s position. Insider tactics = normal lobbying working with elected officials and contributing to campaigns. Outsider tactics = influence officials by threatening to impose political costs if they do not respond. Grassroots lobbying = lobbying conducted by rank-and-file members of interest groups. Astroturf lobbying = inauthentic grassroots signals about constituency support for issues. Litigation = sponsor cases and file amicus curiae briefs. **cq: interest groups with only a few members are better off pursuing tactics while large groups have the ability to pursue tactics. **cq: since politicians know that lobbyists are advocates, they can only trust lobbyist"s information when: Answer: both sides expect to have a continuing relationship. Federally registered fundraising group that pools money from individuals to give political candidates and parties. Pac not associated with an interest group. Give to candidates to secure access during the next term.