Interest Group 
JSTREETPAC:
A. The name of the organization is JStreetPAC; and the website of organization is jstreet.org
B. JStreetPAC is a political action committee that endorses federal candidates. JStreetPAC is within the J Street organization, which is the political home for pro-Israel, pro-peace Americans. J Street is the political family for pro-Israel, pro-peace Americans fighting for the future of Israel as the democratic homeland of the Jewish people. One of the essential beliefs of this organization is that Israel’s Jewish and democratic future depends on a two-state solution, which then allows for a Palestinian state that is able to live together with Israel in peace and safety.
Engrained in their promise to Jewish and democratic principles, J Street is trying to redefine what it means to be “pro-Israel” in America. They are changing the U.S. political dynamics around Israel by activating broad support for a two-state solution because it is in Israel and America’s best interest to do this. Therefore they are expanding support for Israel by encouraging, alongside the many Israelis that being pro-Israel does not require the support of every policy of its government. JStreet has the responsibility to try to amend the broken politics and feelings in America about Israel. This way they can accomplish a positive future of Israel as a Jewish and democratic homeland.
C. I think that according to the Lee reading, my interest group would fall under the expanding role of government. Because JStreetPAC’s goal is so complex and it involves so many different parts of government, it is essential for different areas of Government to be involved in. That way, more people will have the power or connections to look to influence policy.
D. Would Etzioni (1985) categorize your interest group as SIG, PIG, or CRO? Why?
E. There are many different types of individuals who make up the membership of this group. In fact, there are over 250 important former public officials, policy
A. The name of the organization is JStreetPAC; and the website of organization is jstreet.org
B. JStreetPAC is a political action committee that endorses federal candidates. JStreetPAC is within the J Street organization, which is the political home for pro-Israel, pro-peace Americans. J Street is the political family for pro-Israel, pro-peace Americans fighting for the future of Israel as the democratic homeland of the Jewish people. One of the essential beliefs of this organization is that Israel’s Jewish and democratic future depends on a two-state solution, which then allows for a Palestinian state that is able to live together with Israel in peace and safety.
Engrained in their promise to Jewish and democratic principles, J Street is trying to redefine what it means to be “pro-Israel” in America. They are changing the U.S. political dynamics around Israel by activating broad support for a two-state solution because it is in Israel and America’s best interest to do this. Therefore they are expanding support for Israel by encouraging, alongside the many Israelis that being pro-Israel does not require the support of every policy of its government. JStreet has the responsibility to try to amend the broken politics and feelings in America about Israel. This way they can accomplish a positive future of Israel as a Jewish and democratic homeland.
C. I think that according to the Lee reading, my interest group would fall under the expanding role of government. Because JStreetPAC’s goal is so complex and it involves so many different parts of government, it is essential for different areas of Government to be involved in. That way, more people will have the power or connections to look to influence policy.
D. Would Etzioni (1985) categorize your interest group as SIG, PIG, or CRO? Why?
E. There are many different types of individuals who make up the membership of this group. In fact, there are over 250 important former public officials, policy