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Getting Involved: Interest Groups
 
 
Participation Activity 1 :: Participation Activity 2
 
 
Participation Activity 2


Suppose you want to act as an interest group with only one member—you. Head to "Political Advocacy Groups" at http://www.csuchico.edu/~kcfount/index.html and choose a group whose goals you oppose.


1. In what ways could you use the Internet to counter the actions of this group?



2. In what ways could you use other media to support your cause?




3. What like-minded interest groups could you donate money and time to?




4. In what other ways could you work against your opposing group?




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