Select an issue that's important in America today, and choose an interest group that has taken on that issue. What tactics and methods do they use to influence policy?

Make sure to include a news article from the last eight weeks of this group in action. Do not get sidetracked in discussions about the issue they support. Stay focused on their tactics and methods. Be sure to apply concepts from the text book and/or weekly content. 2023

This week's topic is Political Influences (same video provided on three different formats):

Week 8 video link

Please remember that there are a set of essential elements, which are important when it comes to the discussion of lobbyists in our government; for example:

• Types of lobbyists -
  • Direct
  • Indirect.
• Tools use by lobbyists -
  • 'Amicus Curiae Briefs'.
• Examples of Lobbyists -
  • Ford Pinto Case
  • NRA
  • Others
• Lobbyists Influence -
  • Positive
  • Negative
  • Both
• Public's Perception of lobbyists -
  • Positive
  • Negative
  • Both
• Concepts -
  • Revolving Door
  • Reverse Revolving Door
• Future role of lobbyist in government -
  • Increase?
  • Decrease?