1) Explain how economic interest groups, public-interest groups, and single-issue interest groups differ from each other 2) Contrast the various economic interest groups that exist in the nation Does...

1) Explain how economic interest groups, public-interest groups, and single-issue interest groups differ from each other

2) Contrast the various economic interest groups that exist in the nation Does one group (or groups) stand a better chance of success than others to succeed in influencing public policy? Why or why not?

3) Describe the evolution of political parties in the United States

4) Why do we only have two major parties? Explain the factors that have perpetuated the two-party system in the United States