Week 8 Political Science 101

 question 1

Discussion 8 (a)

1. Explain the role that interest groups are supposed to play in a democratic society and the benefits they provide for members and society as a whole. 

2. Evaluate how well interest groups actually provide these benefits and discuss any disadvantages society suffers as a result of interest group activities.

Your initial post should be at least 100 words. Respond to at least one other student with 20+ words. Do not plagiarize!

Requirements

• Respond to discussion question sufficiently (50 points)
• Total comment word count is at least 100 (20 points)
• Reply to at least one other student with 20+ words (30 points)

 question 2

Discussion 8b

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Discussion 8(b)

1. Compare and contrast interest groups and political parties. 

2. Examine the advantages each has that the other does not. Be sure to provide specific examples to support your claims

Your initial post should be at least 100 words. Respond to at least one other student with 20+ words. Do not plagiarize!

Requirements

• Respond to discussion question sufficiently (50 points)
• Total comment word count is at least 100 (20 points)
• Reply to at least one other student with 20+ words (30 points)