PLS 101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 9: Participatory Democracy, New Deal Coalition, Unida
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Comparative politics ii (interest groups, political parties, and elections) Groups joined together because of a common interest or goal to influence political outcomes. Direct lobbying- interest groups attempt to influence official or their staff: to side with the interest group, they already agree with interest group thus group ask for involvement. Lobbyists succeed if they have the expertise needed and can establish close connections to officials. Grassroots lobbying outside lobbying to have voters favor the interest groups position. Campaign involvement from registering voters, joining parties, and influencing decision making. Encourage members to run for positions with in political parties. Political action committees (pac"s) make direct contributions to candidates. Soft money is used for party-building such as campaign adds. Ig pluralism, calls to diversity in society and they are formed by. Democratic corporatism the interest groups work with the government. In sweden the labor market board has members from business and labor groups who help make economic policy.
