Lobbyist

try to influence government policy.

work in an agency of the executive branch.

serve on the staff of a member of Congress.

represent defendants who cannot afford lawyers.

judge.

lobbyist.

staffer.

whip.

persuade lawmakers and the legislative process for the interests of their group

Provide articles, reports, testify before legislative committees

Use grassroots pressure = getting parents to write letters to Representatives & Senators

Influence the president to veto a bill

give expert testimony to legislative committees.

research aspects of potential legislative action.

provide unbiased information to elected officials.

raise and distribute funds to political officials and candidates.

stage a protest at the site of a new factory.

volunteer to help a neighborhood clean a park.

petition politicians to raise the minimum wage.

contact a Senator about a proposed logging bill.

Political Party

Political Action Committee (PAC)

Interest Group

Watchdog