Voting and the Role of Interest Groups

Please respond to the following:

• Based on the scenario and the knowledge gained from this section, address the following:
  • Determine three roles that interest groups play in American politics in terms of impacting election outcomes.
  • What about the largest interest group...the American voter?
  • What are some examples of interest groups or special interests that...well...people don't really think of as interest groups or special interests?
  • Are special interest groups and lobbyists really that powerful? If so, what does that say about the voter that continues to vote for them?
  • What are some of the differences between "good" special interests and "bad" special interests? How can you tell the difference?
  • What role does the media play in making some "good" special interests seem bad and "bad" special interests seem good to the voter?
  • What role does voter fraud play in elections and what are some ways that voter fraud is committed?