Interest Groups

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Definition of Interest Groups

A group of people who have something in common and are trying to get government to do something

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Why are interest groups so common?

  1. Constitutionally guaranteed right to form interest groups

  2. Federal system allows for meeting with congresspeople

  3. Weak political parties in comparison to parliamentary systems

  4. Narrow ideological spectrum— detail focused rather than fundamentals

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The Collective Action Problem

Free riders ruin efforts for public goods, so side-benefits are used

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Roles of Interest Groups

  1. Help educate the public + politicians

  2. Serve as a liaison between the public and elected officials

  3. Push govt to re-evaluate its policies

  4. Help people get involved