There are around 100,000 associations and interest groups in the United States. Nearly two out of every three Americans at some point will belong to a group or association.

GOVT2306 Texas Government

Discussion 11

There are around 100,000 associations and interest groups in the United States. Nearly two out of every three Americans at some point will belong to a group or association. Individuals who have a higher socio-economic status such as yourselves are more likely to belong to a group or association. I would like you to do some research and tell me three groups or associations you would like to join and the reasons why. Are interest groups beneficial in Texas politics? What are the advantages and disadvantages? By clicking on the following link, you can access a website that provides information about several groups and associations.

https://votesmart.org/interest-groups#.XpKZyXJ7nb0 (Links to an external site.)

In order to get full credit for the discussion students must answer the question and provide a 300-word response. In addition, you must also respond to two of your peers’ posts. Each peer response must be at least 100 words.