Interest Groups

This video lesson is on interest groups. What role do interest groups have in influencing public policy? How can we compare and contrast political parties and interest groups? Why do people see interest groups as both good and bad for American politics? How has the American tradition of joining organizations resulted in a wide range of interest groups? What is the purpose of public-interest groups? What are interest groups' three major goals in influencing public opinion? How do interest groups use propaganda to persuade people to adopt their point of view? How do interest groups try to influence political parties and elections? How does lobbying bring group pressure to bear on the process of making public policy?