The First Amendment is the most important part of the Bill of Rights. It protects five of the most basic liberties. Which is freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of assembly, and freedom to petition the government to right wrongs. One provision in the Bill of Rights for individuals who try to influence politics is the first amendment. For example, freedom of the press, which makes it possible for Americans to be informed about what is going on in government. It helps them to be responsible citizens. Also, freedom to petition, allows people to tell the government what they think is needed. They can try to prevent the government from acting in a certain way. People can complain to the government without fear of penalty when things aren't going the way they should. 

Interest groups engage in a variety of activist to affect public policy. Interest groups are any organization of people with policy goals who work within the political process to promote such goals. Groups attempt to influence policy in many ways. Lobbying government is organized interests hired representatives to support on behalf of the group's interests. Lobbying activities include contacting members of Congress and the executive branch to spread information about the positive or harmful effects of proposed legislation. Mobilizing various publics is to influence policy-making, many groups rely on the efforts of people who are motivated to act on behalf of their issues and causes. Grassroots activities might include writing letters, making phone calls, contacting policy-makers, and demonstrating. Litigation is the use of courts to gain policy preferences through cases or amicus curiae.

(a) Amendment 1  

i. Freedom of speech 

ii. Freedom of assembly 

iii. Freedom of religion 

iv. Freedom of press 

v. Freedom of petition

2. Interest groups engage in a variety of activities to affect public policy

(b) Activities

i. Grassroots mobilization – focus on the citizens

ii. Lobbying-people from interest group trying to inform a politician 

iii. Litigation-people go to the court for positive ruling

3. Describe one specific federal government regulation of interest groups.

(c) Specific regulations

i. Registration of lobbyist

ii. Limits on gifts

iii. Campaign finance laws