organizations) and special interest groups on the legislative process.
Essential Question
How does public opinion influence government, and what do interest groups do to ensure that their policy positions have the most impact?
Today's lesson: Types of Interest groups
Most interest groups represent economic interests such as business, labor, agriculture, and certain professions. Others are devoted to specific political and social causes, religious interests, or the welfare of a certain segment of the population.
Homework: Interest groups on USATESTPREP.
Students should copy and answer these questions(page 210):
- Create a four sentences summarizing the information about why interest groups are an "American tradition".
- List and describe the four type of Economic interest groups and give examples of each.
- What other interest groups exist?
- What are public-interest groups?