1. AIM: How do interest groups influence politicians?
DO NOW: Do you recognize any of these interest groups?

2. Influencing politicians – joining an interest group

5. 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.

6. 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

7. 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

10. EXAMPLES

11. CRASH COURSE