AP U.S. Government: Interest Groups Mini-Research Project

2012 Election Interest Group Campaign Contributions by Sector, 

from opensecrets.org

What Makes Interest Groups Powerful?  Post your findings about your assigned interest group here no later than MONDAY, DECEMBER 16.  You must read them, form conclusions and respond in writing to the prompt by THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19 before you go on break.

AP U.S. Government: Third Party Mini-Research Projects

Why have third parties had such difficulty becoming effective in the American political system?  Each pair of students must post your findings on your assigned third party on this thread no later than FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21.  All students must read each post and respond in writing to the prompt by the time you return from Thanksgiving break.