1. Interest Groups

2. Interest Groups
Private Organization of individuals working together to promote a common cause by trying to persuade public officials to respond
Seek to influence public policy

3. Lobbyists
Individuals who interact w/ elected officials to advocate for their group/cause
Goal influence politicians & public policy
Provide info to Congress

4. PAC- Political Action Committee
Organized collaboration of individuals that advocate for their cause/group by creating TV ads, reaching voters, working with elected officials and hiring lobbyists

5. Political Parties vs. Interest Groups (put at the bottom of your graphic organizer)
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Interested in winning elections & controlling government
Concerned w/ whole range of public affairs w/ everything of concern to voters
Support candidates
Concerned w/ controlling or influencing the policies of government
Concentrate on issue(s) that most directly affect the interest of their members

6. Business Groups Support economic interests of business owners
Ex: Chamber of Commerce & Rotary

7. Labor Groups
Support the issues of the workforce and individual workers
Ex: AFL-CIO (American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations)

8. Agricultural Groups Support farmers and protect farming interests
Ex: The Grange

9. Professional Groups
Represent highly- trained workers who need specialization to hold their job. Similar to labor unions
Ex: Bar Association, N.E.A. (National Education Association), A.M.A. (American Medical Association)

10. Groups that Promote Causes
Advocate a large group of issues for the betterment of society in their opinion
Ex: Sierra Club, A.C.L.U (American Civil Liberties Union)

11. Groups for the Welfare of Certain Individuals
Protect the individuals that are members of the group
Ex: American Legion, N.A.A.C.P. (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People)

12. Religious Organizations
Protect their faith and the issues of their fellow believers
Ex: Christian Coalition

13. Single Issue Group Focused on the advancement of ONE ISSUE
Ex: MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving), NRA (National Rifle Association), Pro-life/ Pro Choice