to influence lawmakers or government officials to support policies they care about. Lobbyists share information, meet with members of Congress, and try to shape decisions.

to write bills or parts of bills and give them to lawmakers..

by encouraging its members to take action, such as calling lawmakers, attending protests, voting, or spreading information.

also know as “friend of the court” brief is a written argument that an interest group submits to the Supreme Court

Federal Budget Process

influence the federal budget by pushing Congress and the president to spend money on their priorities

focus on one major issue, such as gun rights (NRA) or environmental protection (Sierra Club).

Professional Organizations

made up of people in the same career—like doctors (AMA), lawyers (ABA) They work to influence laws and policies that affect their professions.

address broad societal issues (e.g., Civil Rights Movement).

Ideological Movements

are driven by shared beliefs or values (e.g., conservative or progressive movements).

use demonstrations and public pressure to demand change

an individual who is compensated to communicate directly with any public official in a state legislature and/or Congress to influence policy.

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Interest Groups

Unit 2 Political Participation Linkage Institutions

Question	Answer
Lobbying	to influence lawmakers or government officials to support policies they care about. Lobbyists share information, meet with members of Congress, and try to shape decisions.
Draft Legislation	to write bills or parts of bills and give them to lawmakers..
Mobilize Members	by encouraging its members to take action, such as calling lawmakers, attending protests, voting, or spreading information.
Amicus Curiae Briefs	also know as “friend of the court” brief is a written argument that an interest group submits to the Supreme Court
Federal Budget Process	influence the federal budget by pushing Congress and the president to spend money on their priorities
Single-Issue Groups	focus on one major issue, such as gun rights (NRA) or environmental protection (Sierra Club).
Professional Organizations	made up of people in the same career—like doctors (AMA), lawyers (ABA) They work to influence laws and policies that affect their professions.
Social Movements	address broad societal issues (e.g., Civil Rights Movement).
Ideological Movements	are driven by shared beliefs or values (e.g., conservative or progressive movements).
Protest Movements	use demonstrations and public pressure to demand change
A Lobbiest	an individual who is compensated to communicate directly with any public official in a state legislature and/or Congress to influence policy.

Created by: Lynn Pritt

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