Based on your teacher created resources and lessons in Pearson Online Classroom:
Evaluate the ways interest groups and mass media all influence the U.S. government.
What do you believe is the most important influence?
Do you think the influence is good or bad? Why?
Example sentence frame:
I believe the most important influence is_____.
This influence is _____ because_____.
I believe the most important influence is interest groups because they play a vital role in shaping government policy and advocating for the needs of specific groups of people.
This influence can be both good and bad. On one hand, interest groups provide essential representation for marginalized communities and ensure their voices are heard in the political process. However, they can also lead to the distortion of policy decisions in favor of powerful or well-funded interest groups. Ultimately, the impact of interest groups on the U.S. government depends on their motivations and the extent of their influence.