Assignment: Influence Public Policy
An interest group is a group of people that seeks to influence public policy on the basis of a particular common interest or concern. Some of the most powerful interest groups in the United States are the AARP, NAACP, Moveon.org, NRA, AMA, AFL-CIO, and the US Chamber of Commerce. Find an interest group that relates to your career field. Research this group online.
Write a 2 page paper on the interest group you choose. Please include the following:
1) Summary of the group's purpose
2) Summary of the group's legislative efforts and successes
3) How much do interest groups have an effect on the legislative process?
4) Discuss how you think these groups are involved in lobbing and how you think the lobbying impacts the policy.
5) Would you be interested in getting involved in this interest group and how would you do so?
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the assignment, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.