Interest Group Formation: Crash Course Government and Politics

The video explores why interest groups form, focusing on pluralist theory and collective action problems. It discusses the free rider problem, selective benefits, and the role of political entrepreneurs. The video also covers lobbying strategies, distinguishing between insider and outsider approaches, and highlights the challenges and methods interest groups use to influence policy.

What is the pluralist theory in the context of interest groups?

Explain the concept of collective action problems and provide an example.

What are the different types of benefits that interest groups provide to their members?

How do political entrepreneurs contribute to the formation of interest groups?

Discuss the difference between insider and outsider lobbying strategies.

What role do grassroots lobbying efforts play in influencing policymakers?

What is astroturf lobbying and why is it significant in the context of interest groups?