Interest Groups

Lobbying

• Seeking to influence legislators

• Political Action Committees

• A group of people who want to influence the government

Interest groups are

• Political Action Committees

• Super PACs

• A group of people seeking to influence the government with a common interest or concern.

Which is a way an Individual can influence public policy (laws)

• Getting a job

• Having a drivers license

• Joining interest groups

Local governments may be required to formulate, adopt, or implement public policies in response to

• International issues or events

• Schools

• New jobs

• A new President

An example of an international issue is..

• A new school

• Covid-19

• Getting a new President

• Getting a new governor

Individuals and interest groups influence public policy in all way EXCEPT:

• Identifying issues

• Making political contributions

• Lobbying officials and expressing opinions

• Buying a new car