The Role of Politics in Determining the Social and Economic Status of an Area
The social and economic status of an area or territory is decided by politics. Texas is geographically large and has many inhabitants and comprises eight large towns (Calvert, 2002).
The Influence of Special Interest Groups in Texas Politics
In defining Texas' political system, special interest groups play a very important role, with some being religious groups, civil rights groups, and environmental groups, among others. Special interest groups advocate for the greater good of the people, unlike political parties whose interest is to lobby for their agenda.
Impactful Special Interest Groups in Texas Politics
Some of the organized special interest groups that I feel have an impact on the politics of Texas include the Environmental Liberation Front, Texas Ethics Community, and Citizens of Tax Justice among others.
Methods Used by Special Interest Groups to Influence Texas Authority
When there is an important agenda that the interest group feels should be added or removed by the Texas authority, they use various methods such as filing petitions, public demonstrations, phone-in campaigns, media campaigns, public meetings, and write letters.
The Representation of the People's Interests by Special Interest Groups
The special interest groups fully represent my interests and demands in the government as they have been ensuring those who have been elected to public offices perform their task effectively and uphold their ethics. The groups help the people of Texas to know what is happening in the region and how policies will affect their lives, hence can sway the decisions of many people.
Effective Avenues for Special Interest Groups
Some of the effective avenues the special interest groups can use to ensure their impact is felt and demands are considered include using social media to communicate and holding peaceful protests around Texas. Lobbying can also be effective since it will involve havinig public and private contact with those in authority and explain the position of the people regarding the situation at hand.
The Need for More Power and Support for Special Interest Groups
Voting and the current system are not adequate for me as those elected can use their positions wrongly to benefit themselves or some groups. Special interest groups should be given more power and support so that they can be able to better represent the interest of the people.
References
Calvert, R., De Lon, A., Cantrell, G. (2002). The History of Texas. Wheeling, Illinois: Harlan Davidson.
