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Interest Groups

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

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

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

Political Parties vs. Interest Groups (put at the bottom of your graphic organizer) Nominate 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

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

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

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

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)

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)

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)

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

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