GOVT 2306 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Public Citizen, Party System, Common Cause
8 Sep 2016
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Define interest groups and describe the major ways they try to influence texas government. Interest groups an organization established to influence the gov"t"s programs and policies. Powerful business together form lobbyist promote their political interest: 8f crowd (named after their hotel floor lamar houston hotel) More influence than any other interest group: grange (powerful farmers" organization in 1875) Democratic two party system republican dominated. Interest groups want policy that is beneficial for their groups. Interest groups provide campaign fund and votes to policy makers. Also engage in research and education programs and advertisements. Lobbyist an individual employed by an interest group who tries to influence governmental decisions on behalf of that group: can be hired to deal with one issue or multiple issues, one client or large number of clients. Education teacher: public school teachers largest and most effective. Environmental, promote consumer and general public issue: sierra club environmental, public citizen and common cause promote open gov"t.
