Interest groups

Select an issue that's important in America today, and choose an interest group that has taken on that issue. What tactics and methods do they use to influence policy?

Make sure to include a news article from the last eight weeks of this group in action. Do not get sidetracked in discussions about the issue they support. Stay focused on their tactics and methods. Be sure to apply concepts from the text book and/or weekly lessons.

Post by 11:55 pm Eastern Time on Friday, and provide substantive replies to your classmates by 11:55 pm Eastern Time on Sunday. Forum responses should be 300-500 words. Replies should be 150+ words.

A 300-word post and 150-word replies are the minimum requirements to earn a grade of a "C" or higher, but they will not automatically result in an "A" for a grade. Review the rubric that's linked below for grading criteria before posting.