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Standard and Short Edition:
1 American Political Culture
2 The Founding and the Constitution
3 Federalism
4 Civil Liberties
5 Civil Rights
6 Public Opinion
7 The Media
8 Political Participation and Voting
9 Political Parties
10 Campaigns and Elections
11 Groups and Interests
12 Congress
13 The Presidency
14 Bureaucracy In A Democracy
15 The Federal Courts
16 Government and Economy
17 Social Policy
18 Foreign Policy and Democracy
Texas Edition:
19 The Political Culture, People, and Economy of Texas
20 The Texas Constitution
21 Parties and Elections in Texas
22 Interest Groups, Lobbying, and Lobbyists
23 The Texas Legislature
24 The Texas Executive Branch
25 The Texas Judiciary
26 Local Government in Texas
27 Public Policy in Texas

Chapter 11: Groups and Interests

What Government Does and Why It Matters

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September 11, 2001 changed the political landscape not only in terms of American foreign policy, but also in domestic policy. National priorities have shifted and requests for government assistance or government intervention have intensified despite a weak economy and shrinking federal revenues. Think of five business corporations or organizations affected by September 11, and then answer the following questions.

What is the name and type of organization?

How much has this organization or group donated to political campaigns (www.fec.gov)?

Can you think of any way this organization or group has benefited from government?

Fill out the above questions on the following worksheet.


  1. Is the list unbalanced, or does one side have a greater advantage? Explain.

  1. Which side do you think would gain more? Explain.



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