Your Opinion on Political Interest Groups?
Political interest groups are well paid lobbyist in our days. The common people are sometimes afraid of expressing their real political opinions in fear of rejection in their work groups sometimes to not become controversial or ostracized. Our nation used to be a great forum of political opinion now people even think that some one is out there trying to blacklist them like it hap pend in previous administrations during international conflicts. It used to be Americans VS Communists now that Communism is not a thread for our Nation we have found a new old cliche: Liberals Vs Conservatives. Right wingers Vs Left wingers always has been the tension point but now is all about Religious Extremism. During the times of foundation of this country being a liberal was seen as being a revolutionary proactive against the English monarchy now a days is viewed like being a weak flip flopper in defense terms like being anti-defense. Conservatives were used to be looked at defenders of status quo, detractors to social change, defenders of the interest of the rich, intransigent religious prudes. Now a days being conservative is a symbol of power. What a long ways we've walked but still in the same trade-mill.
Do u think that interest groups have too much power over political parties?
outlaw lobbying... PERIOD ! Lobbying is just a form of legalized bribery... This is why nothing gets done in Washington anymore unless pockets are full.... instead of just passing legislation because it's the right thing to do. The first step is to stop calling it lobbying and start calling it what it really is....BRIBERY of public officials !
Why do interest groups support political parties?
Because it helps expedite legislation that is favorable to their cause. For example, the Pro-Choice movement has many allies within the Democrat party who will champion the Pro-Choice stance. If the Pro-Choice movement splits it’s efforts into more than one party then they risk not getting as favorable a result as if they would if they stick to just the Democrat party.
How do political parties differ from interest groups?
I am not the best person to answer this question, but I will provide my perception. An "interest group" is a group of people who are (sometimes very intensely) passionate about a particular issue, and donate to that cause. The organization surrounding this cause is the "interest group." For example, the NRA, Freedom to Marry, PETA, AIPAC, and others are all examples of "interest groups."A "political party" is just a group of people striving towards a common political end. In the United States, the political party ends up representing half the population, because, in theory, smaller political parties are more likely to win by joining forces. So, when you have lots of smaller interests join forces, you have a "political party." A political party has to try to please (or try to refrain from displeasing) all the interest groups that are pulling it in different directions. It is a big amalgamation of different interest groups (plus the general population), vying to influence that party.
What are the pros and cons of abolishing all political parties in the U.S.?
Strictly speaking, the USA does not currently have. Both the Democratic and the Republican "parties" are groups that bring together such disparate interests and are so much lacking in coherence and common goals that they can't really be considered parties, in the sense the word has been defined. They are more like political structures set up to control the political system and prevent actual parties from bringing new dangerous ideas into national debate. Such new ideas only emerge for debate after they have been filtered by the status quo, usually decades after they were debated elsewhere in the world. In fact, the USA has one of the most conservative political regimes imaginable. All "political parties" in the USA are actually blocked from running in most elections. Wikipedia defines a "political party" as an organization of people which seeks to achieve goals common to its members through the acquisition and exercise of political power. This requires that the parties must be set up by physical persons, not by corporate interests, that they must have "common goals" (which neither the Republicans nor the Democratics have, given the amount of internal struggle and the frequent split votes, not to mention the MPs voting against the will of the majority of the party members, or the difficulty for party members to be heard). If anything, the political parties existing in the USA (just as most Brazilian parties) are set up to advance the interests of the elite and to coopt popular participation to legitimize its goals.
Why do we have political parties?
Initially, there were no political parties, but they appeared on the scene quite quickly. They started out as informal or semi-formal alliances between like-minded politicians. These quickly consolidated into more organised groups. Political parties have appeared in some form in virtually all democracies (the main exceptions are in very small countries, where independents are more common). The idea is that different parties will represent different viewpoints under a common flag. For instance, the Republican party in the USA is generally affiliated with the centre-right, whereas the Democratic Party is the representative of the centre-left. This allows people to work together to further a common viewpoint and gain representation in the government. The other advantage of political parties is that they can be a lot more organised when it comes to campaigning, fielding candidates, and so forth, which makes it harder for smaller groups to compete. The voting system also favours large parties in the USA- the party with the largest number of votes in each district wins, so a minor party needs very strong support in a small geographic area to win any seats at all (which is why minor parties, when they do get in, usually do so by campaigning on local issues that larger parties may not consider as much).
Similarities and Differences between Political Parties and Interest Groups.?
I'm working on my Government homework and I'm sorta stuck on a question The question I'm working on is "How are the functions of political parties similar to the functions of interest groups? How are they different?" The answer I have right now is: "Political Parties and Interest Groups are both groups of people who share common interests. They both want to affect things in government, and make people see the way they do. Political Parties are more general in doing this. They more fall into a category of being liberal, or conservative, on all issues. They also have more direct effect on the government. Whereas Interest Groups focus on a specific issue that they want to change or are interested in. They also have less direct effect on the government than large political parties do. Sometimes more specific political parties come out, such as the Green Party, but as a whole, they are more general in their views of everything. Political Parties function as a group of people who think the same on most issues and Interest groups function as a group of people who think similarly to change one, or a few, issues." Could you let me know if I'm on the right track, and if not, could you give me more of a correct direction to go in?
Couple questions about interest groups.?
These are groups of people bound together for their common interests. They usually have sufficient influence, money, to influence congressional or local votes in favor of their cause, perhaps to the disdain of others. Some interest groups may be, environmental, pharmaceutical, the auto industry, unions, etc. Interest groups are those groups which pretty much look out for their interests only rather then the interests of the nation, and are willing to spend the necessary amounts to accomplish their ends. I believe they hinder rather than help because they, as a group, have more influence than the individual. Congressional people as well as local politicians are interested in reelection and that is all. They cater to those who are willing to spend large for their reelection, much more than can be afforded by the average individual like me, and in so doing, they corrupt the process.
What is the difference between a pressure group and a political party?
PRESSURE GROUPPressure groups are formed when people with common interest, aspirations, occupation, or opinion come together in order to achieve a common objective.Pressure group do not aim to directly control or share power.They have specific interest and work for the collective interest of their members.They are informal institution.They are often secretive, conceited, consprational and sometimes even unrecognized entities.Their membership is limited.They resort agitations ,demonstration etc. to get their demands implemented.They are smaller organizationPOLITICAL PARTIESA political party is a group of people who come together to contedtcontest elections and hold power in the government. They agree on some policies and programmes for the society with a view to promote collective good.They directly aim to control or share political power.They have a broad based proprogramme taht covers many aspects of national interest.They are formal institution.They are open and recognised part of the political system competing for power.Their membership is very broad based.To achieve their aim they use constitutional means.They are larger organization.