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Chapter 12: Groups and Interests
The Character of Interest Groups
- Why do interest groups form?
- What interests are represented by these groups?
- What are the organizational components of interest groups?
- What are the benefits of interest-group membership?
- What are the characteristics of interest-group members?
The Proliferation of Groups
- Why has the number of interest groups grown in recent years?
- What is the "New Politics" movement?
Strategies: The Quest for Political Power
- What are some of the strategies interest groups use to gain influence?
- What are the purposes of these strategies?
Do Interest Groups Work?
- What are the problems involved in curbing the influence of interest groups?
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