C08 American Government - Interest Groups

Background

For this assignment you'll research at least two interest groups.

Pick one (1) interest group whose agenda you like and one (1) you disagree with to research. Start by finding the homepage for each interest group on the internet. Conduct further web-based research to see what news sources have reported about the two interest groups, what some of their recent activities have been, which politicians they support, which politicians they oppose, and so on.

Assignment Instructions

With this project you'll answer some essential questions as you organize your findings.

Respond to the items below:

1. What's the main agenda of the two (2) groups you researched?
2. What role has each interest group played in American politics? Provide two (2) examples for each group.
3. How influential are these interest groups? Support your response with one (1) supporting fact for each group.
4. Why do you like or dislike them? Provide three (3) reasons why you like or dislike each group.
5. Was there anything in your findings that surprised you? Provide one (1) finding that either surprised you or that may surprise other individuals.

You should use research to form your opinions and support your arguments. The paper should address the central question and include the topics provided to help you organize and present the information. This project will be four to six pages in total.

Review your research and use supporting arguments to justify your position.