Option 2: Social movements can, at times, use disruptive behaviors. What are some of the possible benefits of disruptive behaviors in social movements?

Pros and Cons of Interest Groups and Corporations

It regulates the majority’s power. Suppose the majority are responsible for passing legislation; they might do so without considering the impacts on others. Therefore, lobbying is vital in curbing the influence by representing the minority who will experience the impacts firsthand (Greenberg & Page, 2018).

It encourages consistency in all groups. While politicians can forget about the rest of the people during legislation processes, there are other lobbyists with ill motives. They might opt for unethical approaches to influence legislators; however, defined laws guide every special group to maintain consistency between parties (Crepaz, 2020).

When used correctly, it can generate revenue. Apart from commanding public attention and pushing legislators, various types can aid in generating income depending on their cause. After mobilizing the resources, they can support the vulnerable individuals in dire need to stand economically.

Lobbying gives people equal joining chances. It is interesting because there is no special training that a person should undergo to become a lobbyist. Everyone has the constitutional right and power to engage their political representatives about issues affecting them (Greenberg & Page, 2018).

Cons

It partially focuses on needs. Lobbying assumes the majority has the muscles to advocate for themselves. However, this is difficult since societal groups do not share problems. Such assumptions bring disagreement debates because lobbyists also fail to cover every need in society.

It can negatively impact government operations. The federal government should always focus on people’s best interests, which might not be the case. The national government can spend billions annually on lobbyists’ will as opposed to the people’s will (Crepaz, 2020). When such an overlook occurs, households suffer.

It demands experience to command influential solutions. While the interest group is open for everyone to join, not everybody is heard by the legislatures or government. It means several opinions are heard, but there must be a personal experience to attract a   listening ear (Greenberg & Page, 2018). Therefore, the process is selective in a way since individual lobbyist’s credentials must be questioned. There is a risk of replacing a minor call with public opinion from others with higher expertise.

Should former members of Congress be allowed to become lobbyists?

Yes, they should have the freedom to be part of the group. It reveals the democratic maturity of a country while putting every legislator on her toes because someone with experience is watching. One common limitation identified by lobbyists is the need for experience (Greenberg & Page, 2018). Since former Congress members understand every constitutional role of a legislator, they can easily put them to the task.

References

Crepaz, M. (2020). How parties and interest groups protect their ties: The case of lobbying laws. Regulation & Governance.

Greenberg, E. S. & Page, B. I. (2018). The Struggle for Democracy, 2018 Elections and Updates Edition. (12th ed.). Pearson.Pros and Cons of Interest Groups, Lobbyists, and Corporations