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The number of union members fell sharply. How did issue advocacy allow interest groups to circumvent disclosure and contribution limits starting in the mid-1990s? Interest groups were able to make election ads without words like “vote for” or “vote against.”
What was the major achievement of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (LDA)? All lobbyists are now required to register with the Clerk of the House of Representatives or the Secretary of the Senate. Lobbyist registration and reports are now available to the public online.
Why are campaign contributions so important for interest groups seeking to influence government? Campaign contributions help elect candidates who are friendly to groups’ goals.
Explain how interest groups try to shape public policy. The three traditional strategies of interest groups are lobbying, electioneering, and litigation.
Lobbying the Judicial Branch Interest groups work to influence the courts in a number of ways. Interest groups often file amicus curiae (friend of the court) briefs, presenting an argument in favor of a particular issue. Sometimes interest groups file lawsuits against the government or other parties.
Which of the following explains the role of interest groups in the iron triangle diagram? Interest groups pass public policies to benefit the industries that they represent. Interest groups work with Congress and the bureaucracy to determine how best to regulate an industry.
Which of the following is a way that interest groups seek to influence elections? Recruiting and endorsing candidates. Policy makers care more about public opinion than interest groups’ preferences.
The NRA is now among the most powerful special interest lobby groups in the US, with a substantial budget to influence members of Congress on gun policy. It is run by executive vice-president Wayne LaPierre.