POL 1133 Final Exam Review (Fall 2018) [Level ] Questions and Answers

Interest Groups - -share a common interest and attempt to influence public policy -AARP NRA NAACP - -American Association of Retired Persons, aging pop. rights National Rifle Association, rights of gun owners National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, colored ppls rights -IGs greatly affect public policy; among some of tactics used are lobbying ($ & gifts), electioneering (being active in political campaigns), litigation (legal action), public relations, & protest - - -IGs do NOT run for office, they seek to influence those in office - - -Tort reform - -aims to make getting money in civil cases for damages more difficult & only benefits big businesses -Lobbyists - -try to influence elected officials (often through $, gifts, or personal relationships) -Revolving Door - -Legislator does not run for reelection and becomes a lobbyist -Money may be most important for IGs to influence decision makers - - -IGs to align with Republicans - -NRA (national rifle association) gun rights AARP advocates for aging pop. NFIB (National Federation of Independent Business) voice of small businesses AFBF (American Farm Bureau Federation) represents farmers NRLF (National Right to Life) pro life -IGs to align with Democrats - -NEA (