Assignment:
Take a look at the list below and pick one organization that interests you and explore the website. In the discussion thread, note the organization your picked and a short description of their constituent group ( who they represent, who are their members) and their political or policy platform ( what issue do they lobby government?)
Are there or do you know of local/state/regional organizations that represent these same levels of government?
The Big Seven is a group of nonpartisan, non-profit organizations made up of United States state and local government officials. The Big Seven are:
Council of State Governments
National Governors Association
National Conference of State Legislatures
National League of Cities
U.S. Conference of Mayors
National Association of Counties
International City/County Management Association
These groups are influential in national government, often lobbying Congress to represent their members' interests.