Interest groups in American campaigns

the new face of electioneering

by Mark J. Rozell

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Published 2011 by Oxford University Press in New York .
Written in

Subjects:

• Lobbying,
• Politics and government,
• Political campaigns,
• Pressure groups

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Edition Notes

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Statement	Mark J. Rozell, Clyde Wilcox, Michael M. Franz
Contributions	Wilcox, Clyde, 1953-, Franz, Michael M., 1976-
Classifications
LC Classifications	JK1118 .R69 2011
The Physical Object
Pagination	p. cm.
ID Numbers
Open Library	OL25019015M
ISBN 10	9780199829798
LC Control Number	2011036457

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Interest Groups as Political Participation Learning Objectives. By the end of this section, you will be able to: rely on the interest group for campaign contributions and policy information, while the interest group needs the committee to consider laws favorable to its view. Interest Groups in American Campaigns. Interest Groups and American Politics 11 --Interest Groups and the American Political System 13 --Characteristics of American Government 13 --Characteristics of American Parties 15 --Characteristics of American Elections 17 --Regulations, Goals, and Resources 19 --Strategies and Tactics 23 --How this Book is Organized 25 --Chapter 2 Interest.

Just in time for the elections, Parties, Interest Groups, and Political Campaigns, Second Edition, shows how political parties and interest groups have become highly interdependent in the era of candidate-centered elections, issue advocacy organizations, and media-driven campaigns. Featuring up-to-date data that includes and mid-term results and 4/5(6). Over time, we find that interest groups form in response to changes in the political environment. The past thirty years have seen an explosion in the number of groups (including PACs, which raise and distribute funds for use in election campaigns). A “New Politics” movement spawned many public interest groups aimed at causes such as. A. Interest groups may increase public awareness of an issue and mobilize people to action. B. Interest groups often provide members of Congress with information or statistics on public issues. C. Interest groups may serve as watchdogs to the legislative and executive branches, altering the public to actions they disagree with.

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. Book Description. Reflecting cutting edge scholarship but written for undergraduates, New Directions in Interest Group Politics will help students think critically about influence in the American political system. There is no shortage of fear about "the special interests" in American political debate, but reliable information about what interest groups do, who they represent, . Interest Groups in American Campaigns: The New Face of Electioneering. New York: Oxford University Press.] For example, an organization like the NRA will back candidates who support Second Amendment rights. Both the NRA and the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence (an interest group that favors background checks.