10/9 notes

Advocating for specific policies

Mobilizing public support or opposition

Providing information and expertise to policymakers

Organizing social events

They provide entertainment for the public through their shenanigans

They influence policy decisions through advocacy and expertise

They only represent business interests

They are responsible for passing laws

To elect candidates under a party label

To directly control the operations of government

To inform the public and lawmakers about issues

To enforce government actions

Direct lobbying

Grassroots lobbying

Coalition lobbying

Indirect lobbying

A group of people who put money in banks.

An organized group of individuals making policy-related appeals.

A political party seeking to elect candidates into office.

A group that only meets in person to discuss issues, and does indirectly have any influence.

Electing candidates and funding political campaigns.

Shaping policies and gathering information for officials.

Organizing protests and filing lawsuits.

Providing direct financial aid to citizens and lobbying for tax cuts.