Lobbyism

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  • A lobbyist is someone who wants to influence lawmakers and thus influence laws.
  • lobbyists also represent voters.
  • they invite lawmakers to expensive restaurants, on holiday trips etc.
  • they provide lots of information concerning e.g. new laws and the people's attitudes
  • they sometimes use forms of political blackmailing


Pros and Cons of Lobbies and PACs activities

Pro

  • money for campaigns
  • people can participate in the government and influence politics
  • attention on things, which are important for the nation / politicians know the interests of the people

Con

  • 1st con argument
  • 2nd ....