Students will be able to:
C.12.9 Identify and evaluate the means through which advocates influence public policy
C.12.12. Explain the United States' relationship to other nations and its role in international organizations such as the United Nations, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, World Bank, International Monetary Fund, and North American Free Trade Agreement
C.12.14 Explain and analyze how different political and social movements have sought to mobilize public opinion and obtain governmental support in order to achieve their goals.
C.12.12. Explain the United States' relationship to other nations and its role in international organizations such as the United Nations, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, World Bank, International Monetary Fund, and North American Free Trade Agreement
C.12.14 Explain and analyze how different political and social movements have sought to mobilize public opinion and obtain governmental support in order to achieve their goals.
How do we influence the process of Government?
Interest Groups
The Land of Lobby: http://www.pbs.org/moyers/moyersonamerica/capitol/lobby.html
Blocks and Lots: http://blocksandlots.net/sample-page/
Summary of the Role of Special Interests in the United States: http://www.ushistory.org/gov/5c.asp
Blocks and Lots: http://blocksandlots.net/sample-page/
Summary of the Role of Special Interests in the United States: http://www.ushistory.org/gov/5c.asp
Wisconsin Edition: Special Interests Mobilize
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Example: Special Interests Speak Out:
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The Wolf Hunt:
Who are the stakeholders in this situation? What are their interests? Who should they network with in order to get their interests representated at the state or local level? |
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