Interest Groups Interest groups 1 2 3 What

Interest Groups

Interest groups 1. 2. 3. What are interest groups? What types of interest groups exist in the U. S. ? Give examples of interest groups and become more familiar with some American interest groups.

IGs defined l An organized group that tries to influence public policy.

IGs defined l l An organized group that tries to influence public policy. What types of policy would the following interest groups try to influence? – – Greenpeace the NRA National Right to Life Committee AARP

Notes: “Interest Groups”(n. b. # 21 ) l Take notes from the text, pp. 503 -504.

Researching Interest Groups Choose any 2 interest groups from this list (http: //www. vancouver. wsu. edu/fac/kfountain/index. html) For each group, scan their website and answer the following questions. 1. With what issue(s) is the group concerned? 2. How do they promote their cause? 3. What else do you notice about the group or their website?

Warm-up: vocab match 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Organized group who attempt to shape public policy on a particular issue Media tailored to a specific audience Separation of power between state and local governments Including both political parties Broad grant with few strings attached

What functions do IGs serve? l l Increase public awareness Provide an avenue of participation Help frame issues Increase representation

Exit Questions: 1. 2. What are interest groups? What roles to do interest groups play in American politics?