Dont know terms for Interest Groups

Disturbance Theory

groups formed to counteract other groups

insider strat, EXEC Branch

nudge on interpreting the law in their favor, sucking up to staffers to gain higher access

IS Judicial

Amicus Curiae briefs by writing opnion on a case

IS Congress

Offer important sources of info , help campaign strategies, offer to write bills for congressmen

Linkage institution

organization or process that connects the public to the government, allowing citizens to express their preferences and influence policy

Mass association

Large amount of day paying members. * members don’t get say in leadership, has checkbook membership by keeping dues low, they have power by having millions of members.

Outside strategies

social movements protest since no access or influence

Peak associations

groups whose members are businesses or other orgs. Rather than individuals

Pluralism

idea of how interest groups operate within American government and enter or exit easily. Gov set up to bring an issue forward with easy access.

Purposive benefits

intangible rewards that members receive from contributing ei. satisfication

purposive benefits

intangible benefits

material benefits

tangible reward

Solidary benefits

social reward

SuperPAC

independent expenditure only committee, like regular PACS but less regulation

*can raise and spend unlimited amounts to support or oppose BUT cant directly coordinate with candidates