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Copy of Special Interest Groups and Political Action Committees (SIGs and PACs)
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Political Action Committees
(PACs)
A Political Action Committee is a type of Special Interest Group.
PAC: A committee formed by business, labor, or other special-interest groups to raise money and make contributions to the campaigns of political candidates whom they support.
Special Interest Groups
Special Interest Group: A private organization of people with a shared interest.
Citizens United
1. They advocate a certain issue.
2. They seek to influence public policy
Types of Special Interest Groups
1. Groups based on Economic Interests
- Trade associations
- Labor Unions
- Professional groups
2. Groups that promote causes
- American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
- The League of Women Voters of the United States
- Sierra Club
Special Interest Groups
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Political Action Committees
3. Groups that oppose causes
- National Rifle Association (NRA)
4. Groups that promote the welfare of certain groups
- Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
- National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
5. Religious Organizations
What do Special Interest Groups do?
1. Influence public opinion by advocating and educating for their cause.
- Propaganda: a technique of persuasion.
2. Influence Politicians
- Lobbying: activities by which a group pressures legislators and the legislative process.
How can lobbyists influence public policy?