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Chapters 6 & 7 - Coggle Diagram
Chapters 6 & 7
Chapter 6
The concept of interest groups
Interest group goals
They seek new positive benefits
They defend current benefits to protect the group's interest.
Interest group membership
Why People join interest groups
The benefits and costs of group membership
Material Benefits
Solidary benefits
Purposive benefits
Collective Action, Public goods, and Free riders.
Overcoming the free rider problem
the origins and growth of interest groups
Theoretical perspectives on the formation on interest groups
Pluralist theory
By-product theory
Exchange theory
Niche theory
The growth of interest groups
Interest group resources and activities
Political Resources
Membership
Money
Leadership and Expertise
Political Tactics
Profession Lobbyists
Direct and Indirect lobbying
Coalition building
Shaping public opinion
Campaign support
Lobbying in court
The power and regulation of interest groups
Interest group power and influence
Political Action Committees
Super PAC
Regulation of interest group activity
Chapter 7
The concept of political parties
The challenge of defining american political parties
Comparison of political parties and other political groupings
Membership in american political parties
Incentives for associating with political parties
Two-Part competition in american politics
The general types of party systems
American party competitions at the national level
Historical Factors
Electoral Rules
Natural Perpetuation of the Two-part system
Minor Political Parties
Goals and types of minor parties
Effects of minor parties
What political parties do
Facilitate Participation
Aggregating Interests
Simplifying Alternatives
Stimulating interest in politics and government
Promote government responsiveness
Promote government accountability
Promote Stability and Peaceful resolution of conflict
The responsible party model
The Strength of Political Parties
The strength of party in the electorate
The strength of party in government
The strength of party organization
Cycles of party strength