Based on your teacher created resources and lessons in Pearson Online Classroom:

Evaluate the ways interest groups and mass media all influence the U.S. government.

What do you believe is the most important influence?
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Do you think the influence is good or bad? Why?

Example sentence frame:

I believe the most important influence is_____.

This influence is _____ because_____.

I believe the most important influence is interest groups. This influence is important because interest groups advocate for specific issues and policies, lobbying the government to take action on behalf of their members. This can be both good and bad, as interest groups can provide valuable expertise and diverse perspectives to lawmakers, but they can also disproportionately influence policy decisions and sometimes prioritize their own interests over the common good. Ultimately, it is important for citizens and policymakers to critically evaluate the influence of interest groups to ensure that government decisions are fair and in the public interest.