Lobbying
Lobbying
Lobbying (pronunciation: /ˈlɒb.i.ɪŋ/) is the act of attempting to influence decisions made by officials in a government, most often legislators or members of regulatory agencies.
Etymology
The term originated in the mid-17th century, from the practice of people gathering in the large entrance halls (lobbies) of legislative buildings to speak with lawmakers and other officials.
Definition
Lobbying involves the advocacy of an interest that is affected, actually or potentially, by the decisions of government leaders. Individuals and interest groups alike can lobby governments, and governments can even lobby each other.
Types of Lobbying
There are three main types of lobbying - direct lobbying, grassroots lobbying, and indirect lobbying.
- Direct Lobbying involves personal communication with policymakers by lobbyists who represent their clients' interests.
- Grassroots Lobbying involves mobilizing the public around a particular issue and encouraging them to contact their representatives.
- Indirect Lobbying or 'astroturf lobbying' involves the use of third-party constituents to convey their message to policymakers.
Related Terms
- Advocacy - The act of pleading for, supporting, or recommending a cause or course of action.
- Legislation - Laws, considered collectively.
- Regulatory Agencies - A public authority or government agency responsible for exercising autonomous authority over some area of human activity in a regulatory or supervisory capacity.
- Policymakers - Individuals and groups who make the decision about what laws to pass and how to apply them.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Lobbying
- Wikipedia's article - Lobbying
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