Learning Objectives
- Describe the role that parties play in making government policy.
- Outline the evolution of the party system in the United States.
- Identify four types of interest groups and the kinds of interests they represent.
- Describe how interest groups use lobbying and campaign activities to get the public policy they want.
- Identify specific resources that interest groups bring to bear when attempting to influence public policy.
- Summarize the ways in which citizens interact with their government through membership in parties and interest groups.