https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/ra29jy8vh0fo Richard Blankenbeker en-us 2018-05-14 19:58:29 UTC 2018-05-14 20:07:52 UTC hello@padlet.com rblankenbeker https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/ra29jy8vh0fo/wish/260628679 Many interest groups are made for a very specific reason, or interest. They will often try to push for policy making around their agenda through funding and promoting politicians. These politicians may rely on the support of an interest in order to fund a large part of their campaign, and so to continually receive their support, the candidate will vote in their favor. In the way, very powerful interest groups can shape alot of the policy making in Washington.]]> 2018-05-14 20:02:21 UTC https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/ra29jy8vh0fo/wish/260628679 rblankenbeker https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/ra29jy8vh0fo/wish/260629467 “Interest groups help bridge the gap between people and the government.” They help people get to their lawmakers and communicate with their government leaders. Whenever any important law is about to be voted on, interest groups make sure that they are pushing for what they want. They also serve as watchdogs, fighting against any policies that may hurt its members.]]> 2018-05-14 20:05:45 UTC https://padlet.com/rblankenbeker/ra29jy8vh0fo/wish/260629467