AP American Government
 What are they?
 Techniques of Influence
 Influencing the lawmaking process
 Recent Growth
 Growth of Federal Government
 Economic Types
 Non-economic Types
 Support for Interest Groups
 Pluralism Theory of Democracy
 Criticisms of Interest Groups
 Elite Theory of Democracy
 If a “friend” asked how they could begin getting involved in
the political process so they can have influence on setting
the policy of the United States through the lawmaking
process, would you suggest they join a political party or an
interest group so that they can have the GREATEST
influence?