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Explain why interest groups form and by whom.

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Describe the various strategies that lobbyists use to influence public policy. Which strategy do you think is the most effective and why?

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How do interest groups further democracy? How do they hinder democracy? Explain.

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Why are the public's interests often underrepresented? In your answer refer to the "free-rider" problem, elections, and issues of campaign finance.

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