After reading this chapter, you should be able to:

• Identify features in U.S. society that favor the development of private groups and their role in politics.
   
• Discuss three different social movements that concern domestic or foreign public policy.
   
• Summarize different types of foreign policy nongovernmental organizations (NGOs).
   
• Define four types of group strategies and tactics that can influence U.S. foreign policy.
   
• Explain the role of multinational corporations in U.S. foreign policy making.