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    Interest Groups: I. Interest Group Formation II. Types and Functions III. Influence IV. A Flawed System?

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    Interest groups form to represent shared interests and influence policymaking. There are different types of interest groups including economic groups, ideological groups, and foreign policy groups. Interest groups function by lobbying the government, shaping public opinion, funding political campaigns, and more. Their influence depends on factors like resources, membership, and leadership. Some of the most powerful interest groups in Washington D.C. are the NRA, AARP, Chamber of Commerce, and National Association of Manufacturers.

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    Interest groups form to represent shared interests and influence policymaking. There are different types of interest groups including economic groups, ideological groups, and foreign policy groups. Interest groups function by lobbying the government, shaping public opinion, funding political campaigns, and more. Their influence depends on factors like resources, membership, and leadership. Some of the most powerful interest groups in Washington D.C. are the NRA, AARP, Chamber of Commerce, and National Association of Manufacturers.

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    Interest groups form to represent shared interests and influence policymaking. There are different types of interest groups including economic groups, ideological groups, and foreign policy groups. Interest groups function by lobbying the government, shaping public opinion, funding political campaigns, and more. Their influence depends on factors like resources, membership, and leadership. Some of the most powerful interest groups in Washington D.C. are the NRA, AARP, Chamber of Commerce, and National Association of Manufacturers.

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    Interest Groups

    I. Interest Group Formation


    II. Types and Functions
    III. Influence
    IV. A Flawed System?

    Interest Group Formation


    A. Pluralist Theory: Groups form
    spontaneously whenever shared interests
    are threatened or could be enhanced by
    political action
    EX: Industrialization = Labor Unions
    B. Logic of Collective Action: Free
    riders hinders collective action
    (individual v. group rationality)
    Overcome with SELECTIVE INCENTIVES
    C. Interest Group Entrepreneurs

    Types of Interest Groups


    Economic (Phillip Morris, NAM, AFL-

    CIO)
    Ideological or single-issue (NRA,
    NARAL)
    Public interest (PIRG; Common Cause]
    Foreign policy (Council on Foreign
    Relations, AIPAC)
    Governmental (State and Local
    governments)

    Comparative Labor Union Membership

    Labor Union Membership over Time

    Functions of Interest Groups


    General: Represent Members & Agenda Building
    Insider Tactics

    Provide Information (Technical and Political)


    Lobby Government
    Outsider Tactics
    Shape Public Opinion (Information campaigns
    and grassroots lobbying)
    Litigation
    Organized Protest
    Influence Elections (PACs)

    Top PACs for 2003-04


    PAC
    National Association of Realtors
    Wal-Mart Stores
    National Association of Home Builders
    Association of Trial Lawyers of America
    Intl Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
    National Auto Dealers Association
    Laborers Union
    Carpenters and Joiners Union
    United Parcel Service
    SBC Communications

    Total Amount
    $1,501,800
    $1,290,500
    $1,245,500
    $1,103,999
    $1,099,950
    $1,066,750
    $1,040,750
    $1,034,500
    $1,021,135
    $988,116

    SOURCE: Center for Responsive Government (www.opensecrets.org)


    * Denotes main party receiving contributions (i.e., greater than 2/3)

    Party*
    Both
    Rep.
    Both
    Dem.
    Dem.
    Rep.
    Dem.
    Dem.
    Rep.
    Rep.

    Factors in the Influence of


    Interest Groups
    Leadership
    Resources
    Membership
    Cohesiveness

    Washington Power Interest Groups


    2001
    1.
    2.
    3.
    4.
    5.
    6.
    7.

    National Rifle Association of America


    American Association of Retired People
    National Federation of Independent Business
    American Israel Public Affairs Committee
    Association of Trial Lawyers of America
    AFL-CIO
    Chamber of Commerce of the United States of
    America
    8. National Beer Wholesalers Association
    9. National Association of Realtors
    10. National Association of Manufacturers
    Source: Fortune

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