Outline the four basic strategies that interest groups use to try ...

[crazycityslicker]

Outline the four basic strategies that interest groups use to try to shape policy. Which of these is most effective?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

If a police officer has a reasonable belief that someone is engaged in criminal activity, that officer can stop and frisk the suspect __________.
 
  a. only if that person gives consent
  b. only if the officer plans to arrest that person
  c. without getting a warrant
  d. only if there are three witnesses

[jessicaduplan]

Answer to Question 1

An ideal response will:
1. Explain lobbying, electioneering, litigation, and going public.
2. Describe the lobbying efforts of those who attempt to convince lawmakers to support a particular policy. Describe how lobbyists can help members of Congress.
3. Describe electioneering activities of interest groups and PACs.
4. Describe how interest groups attempt to influence the judiciary through litigation and through amicus curiae briefs.
5. Describe how interests have gone public to defend their reputation and/or promote their stand on issues.
6. Assess the effectiveness of these strategies and make an argument for why one is more effective than the others.

Answer to Question 2

c