POLS 1336 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Political Action Committee, American Bar Association, Texaco
18 Oct 2016
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Those that identify themselves to be in the working class are less likely to participate in interest groups, with the exception of those in unions. Doctors and lawyers tend to join professional associations such as the ama (american medical. Workers such as teachers and tradespeople tend to join labor unions such as the nea (national. Executives in business and industry will be in organizations such as the texas oil and gas association. Those with higher levels of education are more likely to invest more time and energy in interest groups. They are more likely to be informed about issues and more likely to understand how important interest groups are in shaping public policy. Solidary incentive: motivation to join for companionship and socialization with like-minded (cid:373)e(cid:373)(cid:271)er"s ex: sierra clu(cid:271), nra. Purposive incentives: joining because of moral beliefs ex: peta, naral, texas right to life. Economic incentives: joining because members are given benefits ex: aarp, national.
