noun. Save Word. lob·​by | / ˈlä-bē / plural lobbies.

A ‘lobbyist’ is a person who tries to influence legislation on behalf of a special interest or a member of a lobby.

“Lobbyist” means a person who is employed and receives payment, or who contracts for economic consideration, for the purpose of lobbying, or a person who is principally employed for governmental affairs by another person or governmental entity to lobby on behalf of that other person or governmental entity.

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Examples.

• An officer of Duke writes to a Member of Congress urging him or her to vote against an amendment that will be offered during the debate on a bill.
• A member of the faculty visits a Member of Congress and requests on behalf of Duke that he sponsor model legislation proposed by a professional society.

Lobbying is an integral part of a modern participatory government and is legally protected. In the U.S., the right to lobby is protected by both the 1st Amendment and the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995,3 and additionally by the inherent need for participation in our democratic environment.

It is a highly controversial phenomenon, often seen in a negative light by journalists and the American public, with some critics describing it as a legal form of bribery or influence peddling or extortion.

You don’t need a law degree to become a lobbyist, but that has not stopped a number of lawyers from entering the lobbyist playing field. And though a law degree is an added advantage, it’s hands-on experience and who you know that count.

Lobbyists are advocates. That means they represent a particular side of an issue. An ethical approach to lobbying must ensure that someone stands up for the common good. Lawmakers have an obligation to solicit the views of those who are not represented by powerful lobbying groups.

Lobbyists are professional advocates that work to influence political decisions on behalf of individuals and organizations. This advocacy could lead to the proposal of new legislation, or the amendment of existing laws and regulations.

Solution: Reduce the power of special interest lobbyists over lawmakers

1. Ban lobbyist fundraising.
2. Ban members of Congress from accepting contributions from interests in front of their committees.
3. Close the revolving door.
4. Expand lobbying disclosure.

Some people believe that lobbyists have too much influence. There is concern about the huge sums of money that powerful pressure groups contribute to the campaigns of members of Congress. Lobbyists today are more closely controlled than they used to be. Even so, lobbyists can do many things which raise questions.

Political factions or parties began to form during the struggle over ratification of the federal Constitution of 1787. Friction between them increased as attention shifted from the creation of a new federal government to the question of how powerful that federal government would be.

In United States politics, the “iron triangle” comprises the policy-making relationship among the congressional committees, the bureaucracy, and interest groups, as described in 1981 by Gordon Adams.

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• ABA Commission on Homelessness and Poverty.
• AIDS Policy Center for Children, Youth, and Families.
• Affordable Housing Industry Information.
• American Association of People with Disabilities.
• American Association of Retired Persons.
• American Consulting Engineers Council.
• American Economic Development Council.

Single-issue politics are a form of litmus test; common examples are abortion, taxation, animal rights, environment, and guns. The National Rifle Association in the United States, which has only one specific interest, is an example of a single-issue group.

Inside lobbying is usually understood to influence policymakers from an information exchange perspective. Outside lobbying on the other hand is aimed at raising awareness in broader audiences who can influence the policymakers to act.

Common Cause is a watchdog group based in Washington, D.C., with chapters in 35 states. Sometimes identified as liberal-leaning, Common Cause has also been identified as nonpartisan and advocates government reform.

My name is Karen Hobert Flynn, and I am the President of Common Cause, a national nonpartisan watchdog organization with 1.2 million supporters and 30 state chapters. For nearly 50 years, Common Cause has been holding power accountable through lobbying, litigation, and grassroots organizing.

An individual or group that monitors the activities of another entity (such as an individual, corporation, non-profit group, or governmental organization) on behalf of the public to ensure that entity does not behave illegally or unethically: Consumer watchdog, consumer protection organizations or campaigners.

Website. Citizen.org. Public Citizen is a non-profit, progressive consumer rights advocacy group and think tank based in Washington, D.C., United States, with a branch in Austin, Texas.

A citizen is a person who, by place of birth, nationality of one or both parents, or naturalization is granted full rights and responsibilities as a member of a nation or political community.

A private citizen is someone who does not have an official or professional role in a given situation. The same person may be a private citizen in one role, and an official in another.

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Robert Weissman is president of Public Citizen and a staunch public interest advocate and activist, as well as an expert on corporate and government accountability. He previously worked as a public interest attorney at the Center for Study of Responsive Law.

The private sector is the part of the economy that is run by individuals and companies for profit and is not state controlled. Companies and corporations that are government run are part of what is known as the public sector, while charities and other nonprofit organizations are part of the voluntary sector.

Citizenship is defined in the first clause of the first section of the Fourteenth Amendment as: All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and the State wherein they reside.

(9) Private person The term “private person” means— (A) any individual who is a citizen or national of the United States; and (B) any corporation, partnership, association, or other legal entity organized or existing under the law of any State, whether for profit or not for profit.

An individual is that which exists as a distinct entity. Individuality (or self-hood) is the state or quality of being an individual; particularly (in the case of humans) of being a person unique from other people and possessing one’s own needs or goals, rights and responsibilities.