Missouri Lobbying

Question 1

energy-stability-area model

Answer 1

of interest groups in a given state is a function of its energy, stability, and area

Question 2

MO lobbyists are effective when:

Answer 2

• there is a direct tie between a legislator’s constituency and the lobbyist
• the lobbyist and legislator share a similar ideology
• the lobbyist has a desirable policy expertise
• the lobbyist is able to provide needed electoral support

Question 3

Communications Theory

Answer 3

Wright assumes that legislators have 3 goals:
-reelection
-good public policy
-exercise influence
When lobbyists lobby, the provide 3 types of info:
-political
-career-relevant
-policy-analytic