Lesson 4: Lobbying and Interest Groups
Duration of Days: 2
Lesson Objective
Students will analyze the role of interest groups and lobbying in the political process.
To what extent should interest groups wield political power in the U.S. government?
CG.Civ.2.c. Analyze the role of individuals, groups, and the media in shaping political participation over
time in the United States (e.g., interest groups, media bias, political parties)
DOK 3
N/A
Students will analyze cause and effect in terms of interest group donations, amicus curiae briefs, Executive Department lobbying, as well as the concept of the Iron Triangle and how they related to political power.