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Interest Groups Assessment
1. Interest groups allow members to participate in the political process and also supply information about their cause to the public and to policy makers.
2. Active membership in interest groups has grown tremendously in the last few years.
3. Societal interest groups usually focus on a particular problem, such as children’s health or global warming.
4. Labor unions protect workers’ interests, such as fair wages and salaries, safe workplaces, and a variety of employee benefits.
5. Interest groups may influence policy by publicly endorsing a candidate or by having their PACs give money to candidates who support the group’s interest.
6. Interest groups use lobbyists and lawsuits to influence public policy.
7. The downside of interest groups is that they silence the voice of minority interests.
8. The actions of interest groups can raise serious, ethical questions about the relationship between elected officials, interest groups, contributions, and political influence.

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