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There are multiple ways to which special interests, political groups and lobbies pressure and influence Congress. These include through campaign money and offering votes/support in return for legislation.

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How can interest groups enhance its influence over congress?

Some interest groups influence congress by giving them money. They may give them money for their campaigns or by other means.


What Representatives of interest groups that work to influence congress are called'?

lobbyists


Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between lobbyists and Congress in recent years?

Lobbyists are representatives of interests groups right? Interest groups are a way for constituents to influence Congress. Lobbies are an irreplacable source of information for members of congress.


How does the expertise of interest groups enhance its influence over congress?

Interest groups with expertise in specific policy areas are more credible and persuasive when communicating with members of Congress. Their knowledge allows them to provide valuable information, analysis, and recommendations on relevant issues, increasing their influence and ability to shape legislation. Additionally, expertise can help interest groups form alliances with key policymakers and draft targeted strategies that resonate with lawmakers.


What is the private organization that attempts to influence public officials to act or vote in ways that will benefit the groups members called?

Interest Groups


A key difference between political parties and interest groups is that although both are organized groups that seek to influence the government, unlike interest groups, political parties seek to influence government by?

electing its members to office


What do most congress members do for a living?

Easy!! 4 things.... 1. Constituents 2. Nation 3. Political parties 4. Interest groups Mostly interest groups


Which groups pay someone to talk to government officials for them an interesting groups B interest groups C disinterested groups D disingenuous groups?

Interest groups pay lobbying groups who send lobbyists to meet Congress members and try to persuade them to agree with the Interest groups' positions.


What do you call those activities used by interest groups to pressure congress into passing laws they support?

Lobbying is a common strategy used by interest groups to pressure members of Congress into passing laws they support. There are over 12,000 lobbyists in Washington, D.C.


What do interests groups do?

Interest groups advocate for a variety of causes in front of congress people. Their goal is to get members of the House and Senate to vote in ways that benefit their cause.


What are representatives of interest groups that work on influence congress?

Representatives.. I think. That or Senators.


This term comes from the practice of representatives of interest groups standing in the US Capitol waiting to talk to members of Congress?

lobbying