FRQ # 20

The NAACP is a prominent interest group that is fairly effective at achieving policy-reform by targeting national level institutions. In this case, the Judicial Branch is used by the NAACP to achieve their goals. A resource that this interest group uses is a large population. This helps show the Judicial Branch that it is not a small decision they are making that would only affect a few; instead it is a substantial, historically subjugated, number of people. Also, more amicus curiae briefs can be filed by individuals outlining the effect of certain policies on their lives. The NAACP can also use media to its advantage. Through publicized statements and goals, more people sympathize with their goal and can put public pressure on the Judicial Branch to make use the power of judicial review.





(1999_2)National interest groups often target national-level policymaking institutions to achieve their policy objectives.

Select one of the following national interest groups.
- AARP
- AMA (Medical Association
- NAACP
- NAM (national assoc. of Manufacturers)

For the group you selected do each of the following.
- a identify one major national-level policymaking institution that this group targets.
- b describe one resource or characteristic of the group you have chosen and explain how it influences the choice of the target you have identified in (a)
- c describe another resource or characteristic of the group you have chosen and explain how it influences the choice of the target you have identified in (a).

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