Learning Objectives
After reading this chapter, you will be able to:
11.1 Identify the constitutional foundations of voluntary association in the American political process
11.2 Summarize the challenges interest groups and social movements confront in recruiting, mobilizing, and organizing the activities of their members
11.3 Discuss the types of interest groups in the American political landscape and the different tactics that they use
11.4 Analyze and contrast the tactics that interest groups and social movements use in order to advocate on their members’ behalf