Political Since

PS 202 – Short-answer Extra Credit Assignment

TOTAL points15

Using the text book and power point on Interest Groups, please answer 3 of the 4 following questions.

Answers are due by the start of class on Thursday, December 3rd.

1. Define and explain the relationship in power between interest groups and political parties.

2. Identify the different types of interest groups. Which interest groups are most powerful in Oregon?

3. What are the roles of interest groups and different tactics used by interest groups.

4. What is a lobbyist? What do they do?