Slideshow prepared for a series of presentations on the role of interest groups in American politics for PS 101 American Government at the University of Kentucky, Spring 2008. Dr. Christopher S. Rice, Lecturer.

1. Interest Groups
Dr. Christopher S. Rice

2. Interest Groups
Organizations that try to
shape public policy by
influencing the behavior of
political decision-makers.

3. Interest groups are
important
instruments to attain
democracy and
serve the public
interest
(cc) 2007 Flickr user Flyover Living

4. 3
Types of Interest Groups

5. Public Interest Groups
(citizen groups)

6. (cc) 2007 Flickr user williamhartz
Interests that are connected to the
general welfare of the community