Transcript INTEREST GROUPS AT WORK

INTEREST GROUPS AT
WORK
SECTION 3
Pg. 222-227
INTEREST GROUPS
GOALS
 Supply public w/ info they
think the people should have.
To build a positive image for
the group.
To promote a particular public
policy.
PROPAGANDA
Use propaganda to create the
public attitude they want.
Most think it is lying
It is a technique
Single Interest Groups
Concentrate their efforts on one
issue, Ex: NRA
Involved in politics:
~ major source of campaign
funding
~ affect elections based on each
candidate's stand, in regard to
the groups' interests
Lobbying
Agent (lobbyist)for a pressure
group, usually to influence
public policy.
Also called legislative counsel
or public representative.
Lobbying cont.
Use “grass roots” pressure-
speak for the common people.
They will buy lunches &
dinners, write speeches to
influence.
Lobby Regulation
False misleading info, bribery
& unethical pressure is not
uncommon.
Lobbying Act of 1946 passed.
Lobbyists & group must
register with secretary of
Senate.