GOVT-110 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Lobbying Disclosure Act Of 1995, Amicus Curiae, Grassroots Lobbying
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Factions don"t have to be organized, based on our factions, there are distinct organized interest groups. Lobbyists are paid to speak on behalf of an interest group. If you are a big corporation you will create your own lobbying firm. They will do schmoozing, wining and dining. Lobbying can be both good and bad. Lobbying groups aren"t all for hot button issues. Many deal with consumer rights, small businesses. Interest groups play an important part in our democracy because we have a duopoly (2 party system) allows more voices to be heard. David truman interest groups have more access than an individual does. Politicians listen a lot more when you have a group of people w/ money v. just one person. Promote a candidate"s fortunes through party machinery. Induce members to vote in primaries for people who have supported the interests of the group in the past.
