Name:

Interest Groups
WebQuest

Directions: Research each interest group. Use the group’s official website and Wikipedia for general
information. Use www.opensecrets.org for PAC and Lobbying spending information. NOTE: opensecrets.org
uses abbreviations (i.e. find info about the AMA by searching American Medical Assn).

NOT ALL groups will have spending info!! If multiple years are listed, use the 2016 information. Use
www.opensecrets.org for PAC and Lobbying information. If available, use the Heavy Hitters link.

Tactics (Examples): direct lobbying ($), grassroots lobbying (petitions & demonstrations), lawsuits,
electioneering (PACs, endorsements, “grading” politicians), outside spending (527 ads), appeal to public (ads)

National Rifle Assn (NRA) ß search “National Rifle Assn” at opensecrets.org

Goal: Tactics Used / Accomplishments: # Members

Source: Official website or Wikipedia

Lobbying (spent)

Year: www.opensecrets.org
PAC (spent)

Year: www.opensecrets.org
Supports (circle one): Outside Spending (spent)
Evenly Split … OR
Strong Democrat / Lean Democrat / Lean Republican / Strong Republican
Year: www.opensecrets.org

AARP
Goal: Tactics Used / Accomplishments: # Members

Lobbying (spent)

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PAC (spent)

Year:
Supports (circle one): Outside Spending (spent)
Evenly Split … OR
Strong Democrat / Lean Democrat / Lean Republican / Strong Republican
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Sierra Club
Goal: Tactics Used / Accomplishments: # Members

Lobbying (spent)

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PAC (spent)

Year:
Supports (circle one): Outside Spending (spent)
Evenly Split … OR
Strong Democrat / Lean Democrat / Lean Republican / Strong Republican
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NAACP
Goal: Tactics Used / Accomplishments: # Members

Lobbying (spent)

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PAC (spent)

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Supports (circle one): Outside Spending (spent)
Evenly Split … OR
Strong Democrat / Lean Democrat / Lean Republican / Strong Republican
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Goal: Tactics Used / Accomplishments: # Members

Lobbying (spent)

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PAC (spent)

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Supports (circle one): Outside Spending (spent)
Evenly Split … OR
Strong Democrat / Lean Democrat / Lean Republican / Strong Republican
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AFL-CIO
Goal: Tactics Used / Accomplishments: # Members

Lobbying (spent)

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PAC (spent)

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Supports (circle one): Outside Spending (spent)
Evenly Split … OR
Strong Democrat / Lean Democrat / Lean Republican / Strong Republican
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American Bar Assn (ABA) ß search “American Bar Assn” at opensecrets.org

Goal: Tactics Used / Accomplishments: # Members

Lobbying (spent)

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PAC (spent)

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Supports (circle one): Outside Spending (spent)
Evenly Split … OR
Strong Democrat / Lean Democrat / Lean Republican / Strong Republican
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American Medical Assn (AMA) ß search “American Medical Assn” at opensecrets.org

Goal: Tactics Used / Accomplishments: # Members

Lobbying (spent)

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PAC (spent)

Year:
Supports (circle one): Outside Spending (spent)
Evenly Split … OR
Strong Democrat / Lean Democrat / Lean Republican / Strong Republican
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National Organization for Women (NOW)
Goal: Tactics Used / Accomplishments: # Members

Lobbying (spent)

Year:
PAC (spent)

Year:
Supports (circle one): Outside Spending (spent)
Evenly Split … OR
Strong Democrat / Lean Democrat / Lean Republican / Strong Republican
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Summarize the main GOAL of each.

American Civil Liberties Union EMILY’s List Christian Coalition
(ACLU)

Amnesty International GLAAD & PFLAG National Right To Life

Americans for Tax Reform U.S. PIRG Planned Parenthood

Natural Resources Defense PETA NORML

Council (NRDC)