The 19th amendment guaranteed women the right to vote in 1920
The constitution does not mention political parties
Business, industries, and workers represent some interest groups,
Some people in the interest groups are... churchgoers, women, and minorities.
Environment and health care are some issues that interest groups represent.
How do interest groups influence government?
Majority rule
Popular Participation in Government
To help choose you leaders and influence positions that take on issues you need to become active in party affairs
Laws are passed in congress by majority vote and elections are decide by a majority of voters
Interest groups help take part in the government indirectly.
rally public opinion, work to elect candidates who promise to listen to them, and try to persuade lawmakers and government officials to take actions they favors.