The Natue of Interest Groups by Victor Santos https://padlet.com/sanv9817/ce5dhxmqfqnd Made with tears and sweat en-us 2017-04-11 20:12:30 UTC 2023-02-18 18:31:45 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Terminator.png What are interest groups ? sanv9817 https://padlet.com/sanv9817/ce5dhxmqfqnd/wish/165977593 An interest group is a private organization that tries to persuade public officials to respond to the shared attitudes of its members ]]> 2017-04-11 20:16:35 UTC https://padlet.com/sanv9817/ce5dhxmqfqnd/wish/165977593 What is the role of an Interest group sanv9817 https://padlet.com/sanv9817/ce5dhxmqfqnd/wish/165978693 Interest groups give themselves a variety of labels, leagues and associations and every interest group seeks to influence the making and content of public policy. Where do you stand on the question on gun control?, What is your stand on abortion? These are all questions asked by interest groups.]]> 2017-04-11 20:24:23 UTC https://padlet.com/sanv9817/ce5dhxmqfqnd/wish/165978693 Who makes up interest groups? sanv9817 https://padlet.com/sanv9817/ce5dhxmqfqnd/wish/165980154 Interest groups are made of people who unite for some political purpose, for a cause.]]> 2017-04-11 20:34:17 UTC https://padlet.com/sanv9817/ce5dhxmqfqnd/wish/165980154 sanv9817 https://padlet.com/sanv9817/ce5dhxmqfqnd/wish/165980592 Among their positive benefits, interest groups simulate interest in public affairs and serve as a vehicle for participation in the political process. ]]> 2017-04-11 20:38:04 UTC https://padlet.com/sanv9817/ce5dhxmqfqnd/wish/165980592 sanv9817 https://padlet.com/sanv9817/ce5dhxmqfqnd/wish/165980923 Unlike political parties, interest groups do not nominate candidates, focus on winning elections, nor concern themselves with a broad range of issues. ]]> 2017-04-11 20:39:31 UTC https://padlet.com/sanv9817/ce5dhxmqfqnd/wish/165980923 sanv9817 https://padlet.com/sanv9817/ce5dhxmqfqnd/wish/165981071 Interest groups have been criticized for having influence disproportionate to their size and occasionally using unethical tactics. ]]> 2017-04-11 20:40:53 UTC https://padlet.com/sanv9817/ce5dhxmqfqnd/wish/165981071 sanv9817 https://padlet.com/sanv9817/ce5dhxmqfqnd/wish/166163119 2017-04-12 20:06:53 UTC https://padlet.com/sanv9817/ce5dhxmqfqnd/wish/166163119 sanv9817 https://padlet.com/sanv9817/ce5dhxmqfqnd/wish/166163601 2017-04-12 20:10:19 UTC https://padlet.com/sanv9817/ce5dhxmqfqnd/wish/166163601