Interest Groups Vs Political Parties
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- Differences Between Political Parties and Interest Groups:Political Parties- operate government by winning elections, few major political parties, organize citizens to vote, change over time, deal with all topics, debate on public policyInterest groups- Influence government officials by winning campaigns, lobby for officials and candidates, many major interest groups, deal with only one topic, allow voices of citizens to be heard
- The Role of each: Regarding ImmigrationPolitical Parties- Views of immigration policy goals are sharply divided along the parties ideologies. The Republican Party is much more likely than the Democratic Party to emphasize the importance of increasing border security and deportations. The candidate is basically expected to follow their own party's ideology. Interest groups: both pro- and anti-immigration interest groups play statistically significant and economically relevant role in shaping migration across sectors. The stronger in numbers and the more lobbying done is important.
- Political Party strategy #1 (Immigration): Nominating CandidatesIn order to fulfill a party's specific ideological or policy goals, nominating their party's candidate can help them to have successful representation. Nominating their candidates can help to bring the immigration issue to light and to be handled in a particular way that the winning party wants.
- Political Party Strategy #2 (Immigration): MediaMedia has given political parties the tools to reach large numbers of people and can inform them on key issues ranging from policies to elections. In theory, media should be seen as an enabler for democracy, having better-educated voters would lead to a more legitimate government. The immigration policy has been discussed and debated all over television to give the party viewers a sense of each ideology.
- Interest Group Strategy #1 (Immigration): PACsOnly American citizens (and immigrants with green cards) can contribute to federal politics, but the American divisions of foreign companies can form political action committees (PACs) and collect contributions from their American employees. This benefits interest groups over political parties.
- Interest Group Strategy #2 (Immigration): Lobbying The primary goal of interest groups is to influence decision-makers and public policy through advocacy on behalf of members. Techniques: While letters or personal visits are the most effective methods of lobbying, telephone calls can also get results.One popular interest group is known as the American Immigration Control Foundation. They practice the lobbying method.
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