Chapter 8

1. From figure 8.1 in the text, select one of the interest groups and do some research on their issues and beliefs. What did you learn? What did you find interesting? Do you agree/disagree with their positions on issues? Why?

I chose the National Educational Society. I like that they are interested in children and helping them become the best that they can be. I am going to school to become an elementary education teacher so I found this one to be pretty important. I like that they are for children safety and doing whatever possible to maintain safety and health in schools.


2. Find an interest group with which you associate (positively). What is the name of the group and what do you find persuasive about their position on issues?

I found an interest group called national right to life. I feel pretty strongly about abortion. I do not think it should be legal. I think the moment a woman becomes pregnant that baby should be able to have a chance to survive. It amazes me how many abortions happen every year. I dont understand how someone could take an innocent babies life like that.


3. Do interest groups have enough/too much/the right amount of power in the political system? Most believe it's a fine-line balance between freedom of speech for the groups and keeping unfair persuasion out of government. Where is that line and when is it crossed?

Personally I think it just depends on the interest group. I think some have too much mainly the ones that have a lot of money  that can bribe people to look into their cause more than people who dont have alot of money.



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