The NRA has become driven with their goals since Donald Trump was elected President.
Pluralist (group) theory: theory that many groups, with all different goals, bring representation to everyone through their activities.
The LGBT group advocating for legalizing gay marriage
Membership interest groups: Interests groups that are created by voluntary membership
People have voluntarily joined the LGBTQ group to help achieve the groups goal, and benefit others in America
Public interest group: These groups work to support and benefit the majority of …show more content…
The Roe v Wade case in which it granted all women the right to an abortion
Revolving door: the movement of people from government jobs to joining interest groups or lobbying firms, and vice versa
William Lynn was a lobbyist for the Defense Department and then took a job back in government in 2010
Economic Interest groups: an interest group whose primary focus is on economics and policies that will benefit the members
The AFL-CIO is an example of an economic interest group whose goal is to secure economic equality in the workplace
Protesting: a type of political participation used to achieve policy change, by using dramatic and unconventional tactics
Many people protested when Trump became president using posters and signs
Litigation: lawsuit or legal proceeding that is used to seek relief in court
Robin Williams sued his celebrity look alike who was pretending to be him and cheating charities
Factions: A group of individuals with a common purpose. Can include fragmented sub-factions, like a “party within a party”. Arise from class differences. Can cause instability within the …show more content…
They will often oppose compromise, and increase membership by attracting those new to politics.
The NRA is an example of a single issue group because they focus on one certain issues, guns elite class theory: theory that the upper-class elite holds most of the power, and therefore run the government.
Following the 2008 recession, high income people, large banks and corporations, experienced a significant recovery, while the rest of the economy and individuals were left struggling.
Grassroots lobbying: A type of lobbying that prompts people to directly contact their representative. Their goal is for typical voters to become advocates.
In 2011 the Tea Party Movement wanted to limit government spending. Because of their grassroots tactics, they were able to get their point across and sway the