https://padlet.com/camryn_pierce/ru397r3jvsao Made with a creative frenzy en-us 2018-01-29 13:56:17 UTC 2018-01-29 14:00:23 UTC hello@padlet.com camryn_pierce https://padlet.com/camryn_pierce/ru397r3jvsao/wish/225615538 Interest groups are an important component of American civil society. This is the network of voluntary associations that exist outside of government in any free society. These associations can include gardening clubs, a local church, organizations like the American Red Cross, and interest groups such as the National Rifle Association. Private citizens, not government officials, organize and run such groups.]]> 2018-01-29 13:57:01 UTC https://padlet.com/camryn_pierce/ru397r3jvsao/wish/225615538 camryn_pierce https://padlet.com/camryn_pierce/ru397r3jvsao/wish/225616436 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 various ways including: Lobbying government, Engaging in election activities, Educationg many publics, and Mobilizing many publics. Many interest groups in society are those focused on advancing their members' economic interests. Some have a large membership base, while others represent only a few members.]]> 2018-01-29 13:58:27 UTC https://padlet.com/camryn_pierce/ru397r3jvsao/wish/225616436