Do you believe that interest groups play an important part of the policymaking process or do they unfairly privilege certain interests over others? Why?
Have you ever joined an interest group? What caused you to join? If not, are there groups out there that you would consider joining? What would it take for you to join one?
Why do lobbyists get a bad name? How might additional government regulations help to correct for this bad reputation?
What resources are required for interest groups to be successful in achieving their policy goals? Which one do you feel is the most vital, in general?
How do interest groups cooperate or influence government policy in Mexico and Japan? Are the systems comparable to the United States or are they each fully unique?
