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The point of a project like this is to get you comfortable researching complex issues and making an argument using the work of experts to support your argument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Assignment Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With this project you\u2019ll answer some essential questions as you organize your findings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Respond to the items below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>What\u2019s the main agenda of the two (2) groups you researched?<\/li><li>What role has each interest group played in American politics? Provide two (2) examples for each group.<\/li><li>How influential are these interest groups? Support your response with one (1) supporting fact for each group.<\/li><li>Why do you like or dislike them? Provide three (3) reasons why you like or dislike each group.<\/li><li>Was there anything in your findings that surprised you? 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