It decreases the reach and influence of campaigns

It has no significant impact on campaigns

It increases the reach and influence of campaigns

It only affects the campaigns of certain types of interest groups

identifying issues

making political contributions

lobbying government officials

expressing opinions (letters, email, demonstrations)

threatening elected and/or appointed officials

Small groups have few members and limited budgets

Large groups have many members and large budgets

Small groups can influence policy more easily

Large groups are less organized

They focus on a broad range of policy areas

They support any political candidate regardless of their stance

They concentrate their efforts on one specific issue

They are typically indifferent to public policy

It keeps the collective bargaining process from ending.

It provides a mediation process.

It can slow or stop production and, thus, profits, giving company owners an incentive to resolve the issue.

It can help both sides avoid an arbitration ruling.

Endorsements

Stacked Cards

The Bandwagon

All of the above