You have learned about interest groups, their impact, and the important role they play
within the political process. A key aspect of interest groups is that they attempt to
change or affect policy in some way.
For this assignment, you will identify an interest group of your choice to better
understand how interest groups work. (Note: you can choose any interest group you
would like to learn more about, even if they may not line up with your personal political
views.)
Instructions
You will choose an interest group from the Interest Group List located in Unit 4. After
you have made your choice, you will visit the group’s website and answer the following
questions:
• What is the name of the interest group?
• Describe the interest group. What cause(s)/issue(s) does it advocate? What
change does it want and why? What are its goals?
• What are some of the different activities that the interest group partakes in to
achieve its goals?
• After completing this assignment, would you consider joining this interest group
or any interest group in the future?