influence public policy

An interest group is a group of people that seeks to influence public policy on the basis of a particular common interest or concern. Some of the most powerful interest groups in the United States are the AARP, NAACP, Moveon.org, NRA, AMA, AFL-CIO, and the US Chamber of Commerce. Find an interest group that relates to your career field. Research this group online.

Write a 2 page paper on the interest group you choose. Please include the following:

• Summary of the group’s purpose
• Summary of the group’s legislative efforts and successes
• How much do interest groups have an effect on the legislative process?
• Discuss how you think these groups are involved in lobbing and how you think the lobbying impacts the policy.
• Would you be interested in getting involved in this interest group and how would you do so?