AIM: How do interest groups influence politicians? DO NOW: Do you recognize any of these interest groups?
Influencing politicians – joining an interest group
TYPES OF INTEREST GROUPS Economic: These groups work to improve the economic benefits (pay, profits, jobs) of the group they represent. Public Interest: These groups work on issues that they believe will help protect the rights and lives of the general public.
Economic Interest Groups American Medical Association (AMA) American Bar Association (ABA) American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organization (AFL-CIO) National Education Association (NEA) or the Federation of Teachers Doctors Lawyers Workers in factories and businesses Teachers
Public Interest Groups National Wildlife Federation Sierra Club National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) National Organization for Women (NOW) American Association of Retired People (AARP) National Rifle Association(NRA) People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) National Abortion Rights Action League (NARAL) Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Conserving wildlife Protect environment Civil rights Feminist organization Represents interests ages 50+ Protect gun ownership Animal rights Pro-choice group Stricter penalties
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