1. Special Interest Groups

2. What are they?
Interest groups are _____________ whose members have similar views on policies and share them with ______________ officials.
Found to be active at the national, state, and local level.

3. 4 types of interest groups:
_________- most powerful, _____
NRA (National Rifle Association)
_________- act of the behalf of the general public
PETA, animal rights group
_________- protect ___________ rights

4. _________________ Associations- represent professionals interests

5. What makes a strong interest group?
Size
_____________
Leadership
____________/ Prestige
____________ Resources

6. Why would I join an interest group?
Strength in _____________
Have your voice _________

7. Lobbyists
Influence the making of public __________, and will be found anywhere that policy is made.
They are _______________ and _______________ for their clients (usually corporations and interest groups)