Political Science 2230E Chapter Notes - Chapter 9: Quad 4 Engine, Road Traffic Safety, Clientelism
8 Mar 2018
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Interest groups usually presented in negative manner by media. Hijack policy makers to help their interests. Groups pressure government instead of helping them. Do not only turn to governments but the general public. Political process - exerting power is goal. Analysists avoid using general expression to describe groups, preferring separate concepts for different group. "public interest group": wide membership, weak material interests -> women"s. Author: uses all civil organizations that are involved in policy making. Collective effort for policymaking without seeking public office. Peak associations: members are other specialized groups, no membership structure, detailed rules, leaders selected, rules led to debate. Less successful in policy compared to agriculture. Political actors interact with each other in order to secure incorporation of. Voice: preferences and expect government to act accordingly their interests in policy making. Competing interests making government chose some over others. Exit: mobile businesses have more influence on government because of their ability to exit.
