What impact have interest groups had on US politics

A hotel association develops a plan to attract more tourists.

An animal rights organization presents its views to a legislator.

A group of citizens asks city officials for a schedule of public hearings.

A neighborhood association backs a candidate for an election.

pay candidates to quit running

conduct public opinion polls

run TV and newspaper ads

hire high-powered lobbyists to influence legislators

Because the candidate is a member of the group

Because the candidate has promised to address issues important to the group

Because the group is legally required to support a candidate

Because the group supports all candidates equally