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AP Gov - Unit 8

Interest Groups

QuestionAnswer
Iron Triangle Relationship b/w agency, congressional committee, & IG <br>-Client politics
Marginal Districts When Cong. candidates receives less than 55% of vote
Representational View Members please constituents to get reelected
Attitudinal View So many conflicting pressures from constituents that member can vote whatever
Organizational View Don't need to please constituents b/c votes on issues not public
Whip -Member of Senate <br>-Keeps party leader informed <br>-Counts votes on issues
Necessary and Proper Clause Marshall: actions by COng. not specifically in Const okay if "in spirit"
Public vs. Private Bill Public: public affairs <br>Private: specific person <br> -Not many today
Simple & Concurrent Resolutions Procedural rules for Congress <br>-Not laws <br>-Not signed by pres
Joint Resolution Law that requires both houses' approvals and signature of Pres
Closed vs. Open Rule Closed: limited debate time; no amendments <br>Open: no debate limit; amendments
Party Polarization Majority of Demos in Cong opposed majority of Repubs
Quorom Minimum # of members that must be present to do business
Double-tracking Disputed bill put on hold during filibuster to con't business
Material Incentive Material benefits for joining IG
Purposive Incentive Appeal of stated goals causes to join IG
The Union Movement -Started in 1930s <br>-Union membership began to fall <br>-Unions of gov't workers growing
Membership Incentive People join IG b/c they support cause; no reward
Institutional Interest Groups IG's that represent other institutions <br>-Usually businesses
Solidarity Incentive Sense of companionship for joining IG
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