Interest Groups

What group gave most to CONGRESS during 2014 cycle?

Most environmental groups trace their origins to Earth Day, April 22, 1970, or soon thereafter

Smaller groups are generally more effective than larger groups

Since the 60s, usa public believing that big interests dominate the government has declined.

How much $$$ did Lawyers contribute to Congress in 2014?

The increase in # of interest groups is evidence the power of subgovernments is increasing.

A key diff. of interest groups and political parties is interest groups are policy generalists

Who is the Current President of this Interest Group?

The NRA donated the most $ for Gun Rights in 2014 with $1M, who is second with $700,000?

Free-rider problem is less serious when what the actual group is seeking is a collective good

Hyperpluralists major criticism of the interest groups and the govt' have become to conflictual

Which Pro Abortion group donated the most $ in 2014?

Interest groups can file amicus curiae briefs.

The Consumer Products Safety Commission is an example of a public interest lobby

Elite theory argues that a few groups (primarily the wealthy) have most of the power

When going public, most interest groups emphasize a soft sell and reasoned analysis.

"Equality interests" refer to the cluster of groups seeking equal protection under the law

The development of technology has resulted in the decrease in the number of interest groups

Olson's Law of Large Groups explains the advantage of small groups in lobbying for their goals.

Most lobbying is directed toward activating and reinforcing one's supporters.