An interest group is an organization whose members share common concerns, and try to influence government policies that impact those concerns. Show Elected officials frequently complain about the influence of "special interests" on American politics. The fact is, however, that interest groups work closely with members of Congress and the administration to draft legislation and policy initiatives, provide information both to government and the public on a broad range of topical issues, and contribute significantly to political campaigns. The number of interest groups has grown dramatically in recent years, and it is difficult to think of a segment of American society that is not represented by one. Interest groups can be classified as to the groups that they represent. Examples of economic interest groups include the following:
The goal of these groups is to protect the economic well-being of their clients or members. The AMA, for instance, long opposed Medicare and the development of health maintenance organizations (HMOs) as "socialized medicine" in favor of traditional fee-for-service. If you're seeing this message, it means we're having trouble loading external resources on our website. If you're behind a web filter, please make sure that the domains *.kastatic.org and *.kasandbox.org are unblocked. This is a preview. Log in to get access Abstract The benefits of coalitional advocacy in a crowded group environment, and the organization maintenance costs imposed on groups that seek to work as part of alliances are used to develop a model of organized interests' decisions to join alliances or work alone. Organizations estimate whether an alliance is likely to improve their chances for success relative to working alone. The forces that affect this estimate derive from the context of the policy issue, organizations' knowledge of their potential allies, and, in a less direct way, particular institutional features of the group. Balanced against this estimate will be a group's concern for maintaining a distinct identity in the interest group and political communities. A probit analysis of interest groups' decisions to join coalitions or work alone is supplemented by information obtained through interviews with representatives of organized interests. When a group's interest in an issue is narrow, and when a group's potential allies signal that they have little to contribute to a collective advocacy campaign, the costs of joining an alliance will likely outweigh any benefits that may accrue. But when organizations perceived to be "pivotal" to success are members of an alliance, and when groups represent expressive interests or perceive a strong organized opposition, the benefits of coalition appear substantial. Journal Information The American Journal of Political Science (AJPS), published four times each year, is one of the most widely-read political science journals in the United States. AJPS is a general journal of political science open to all members of the profession and to all areas of the discipline of political science. JSTOR provides a digital archive of the print version of American Journal of Political Science. The electronic version of American Journal of Political Science is available at http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/servlet/useragent?func=showIssues&code;=ajps. Authorized users may be able to access the full text articles at this site. Publisher Information The Midwest Political Science Association, founded in 1939, is a national organization of more than 2,800 political science professors, researchers, students, and public administrators from throughout the United States and over 50 foreign countries. The association is dedicated to the advancement of scholarly communication in all areas of political science. Each year the association sponsors a three-day conference of political scientists in Chicago for the purpose of presenting and discussing the latest research in political science. More than 2,000 individuals participate in this conference, which features 300 panels and programs on politics. The MPSA is headquartered at Indiana University. For further information, contact William D. Morgan, Executive Director, email: . Rights & Usage This item is part of a JSTOR Collection. What are the 3 functions of interest groups?Interest groups carry out three basic functions: advocacy, policy formulation and membership support.
Which of the following best defines an interest group?As defined above, an interest group is usually a formally organized association that seeks to influence public policy.
What are the 3 types of interest groups quizlet?What are the main types of interest groups? Interest groups can be divided into five types: economic, societal, ideological, public interest, and governmental.
What are the examples of interest group?ABA Commission on Homelessness and Poverty.. AIDS Policy Center for Children, Youth, and Families.. Affordable Housing Industry Information.. American Association of People with Disabilities.. American Association of Retired Persons.. American Consulting Engineers Council.. American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research.. |
Which of the following is/are employed to express the values of interest groups?
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