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How do interest groups harm deliberative democracy

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How do interest groups harm deliberative democracy

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encourage ppl to focus on what the country can do for them and not what they can do for their country. EX: drugs benefits , tax breaks

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Explain the different ways interest groups attempt to influence public policy

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By Direct Lobbying - face to face contact w/ policy makers By Grassroots lobbying - the mobilization of group members in politicians home constituencies (in hopes of generating political support) Advertising large groups philanthopy - carrying favor w/ public and elites and through legal action

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Explain what contributes to making some interest groups more influential than others

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Some just have more influence and money. They also have supporters. Lobbying helps.

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How do interest groups enhance deliberative democracy

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represent the broad general public aim for the public good --> different views which leads to debates which is necessary for deliberation

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Explain the difference between soft money and hard money and why one is controversial.

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Hard Money - campaign money subject to contribution limits under the Federal election campaign act Soft Money - money that influences federal; elections but no contribution limits under the FEC act soft money - controversial because no restrictions and can lead to fundrasing abuse

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