two papers connecting POSC lecture outlines to the summary + news notes to be included in a separate paper

INTEREST GROUPS

I. What is an Interest Group?

a. Public

b. Private

II. Interest Group Strategies

a. Lobbying/Access

Term: Revolving door

b. Using the Courts

Term: Standing

c. Campaign Contributions

1. Buys “Access”

2. Helps ensures respective agendas

d. Going Public

1. Private: Good will

2. Public: Lobby on its behalf

III. Pluralist Argument

a. Advances Democracy

1. First Amendment

2. Voice/Representation

3. Expertise

b. Flaws

1. Equal Representation

2. Free Riding