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Interest Groups A group of individuals with common interests who seek to influence public policy There are 5 types of interest groups

Public Interest Focuses on topics that affect the general public like education, the environment, and politics

Economic Interest Promotes the economic interest of their members in business, labor, and trade organization

Professional Groups Advocates for people in a particular profession, such as doctors, lawyers, and teachers

Ideological Groups Promotes policies based on a set of core political or religious beliefs

Single-Issue Groups Focuses on one narrow topic, such as immigration or drunk driving

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