Citizenship and Civil Society · Rights & Responsibilities

Interest Groups and Social Movements

Examining how organized groups influence policy and the ethics of lobbying.

Key Questions

  1. 1Do interest groups enhance democracy by providing a voice or corrupt it through money?
  2. 2What is the government's role in balancing the influence of wealthy donors with ordinary citizens?
  3. 3What would a just policy look like for regulating campaign finance?

Common Core State Standards

C3: D2.Civ.10.9-12C3: D4.7.9-12
Grade: 12th Grade
Subject: Civics & Government
Unit: Citizenship and Civil Society
Period: Rights & Responsibilities

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