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