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Types of Interest Groups Section 2 Pgs 215-220. An American Tradition Many interest groups have been founded on basis of economic interests such as business,

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1 Types of Interest Groups Section 2 Pgs 215-220

2 An American Tradition Many interest groups have been founded on basis of economic interests such as business, labor, agriculture

3 Interest groups share members Interest groups take conflicting stands on political issues Members could be in millions or just a few

4 Economic Interest Groups Business Groups- United States Brewers’ Assoc., National Association of Manufacturers Labor Groups- (labor unions) very influential in politics. AFL-CIO, United Mine Workers

5 Agricultural Groups- National Grange, American Farmers Bureau Professional Groups- American Medical Assoc (AMA), American Bar Assoc (ABA), National Education Assoc. (NEA)

6 Other Groups Promote Special Causes- American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Promote Welfare of Certain Groups- American Legion (veterans), National Assoc for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), NRA, PETA

7 Religious Organizations- Christian Voice & Christian Coalition

8 Public Interest Groups Work for all people, regardless of their affiliations. Ex: Common Cause- everything from pollution, recycling to voting Ex: League of Women Voters

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