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INTEREST GROUPS

PUBLIC OPINION POLLS Rarely Unbiased… Here’s Why RANDOM SAMPLING Could: 100 people randomly could produce 99 men and 1 woman.

INTEREST AND PRESSURE GROUPS NRA (National Rifle Association) AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) NWF (National Wildlife Federation) NEA (National Educational Association) CWA (Clean Water Action) OIL AND GAS BIG TOBACCO

PURPOSES: WATCHDOGS Bridge the gap between citizens and government (They speak for us) Help Raise Public Awareness Give specialized and detailed information that we can find or get Serve as a check on public officials

TYPES OF GROUPS AGRICULTURAL CONSUMER ELDERY ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S RELIGIOUS ETHNIC

DIRECT IMPACT Lobbying Providing Election Support PAC (Political Action Groups) contributions Ratings System

INDIRECT IMPACT Shaping Public Opinion Mobilizing Constituents The Court System