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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

Interactive Politics Simulation

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After exploring the simulation, answer the following questions and submit them to your instructor.


  1. How much money did both the environmental group and the drug company have to spend? In real life, which side would have more money to spend?

  1. Which group is better suited to “outsider” strategies? Why?

  1. Why is it sometimes useful to contribute money to those who oppose you?



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