| Organizations that play a role in federal, state, and local governments |
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 | 1. How do people play a role in state, local and federal governments? | |
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| 2. Well, some people join interest groups which are groups of people who share common goals and organize to influence government and policy.. People can also send emails to, letter, or call their representatives | |
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| Influencing Public Policy |
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| 3. So how do people influence domestic and foreign policy? | |
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| 4. Often interests group represent the opinion attitudes of a vocal minority concerned with specific issues such as gun control, health care, or auto safety. Politicians also change their policites based upon public opinion. | |
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| Influencing Foreign Policy |
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| 5. So how can the people influence foreign policy? | |
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| 6. See during times of war, George Washington would receive more letters from people than usual. Today, people can use emails or calling to influence how policy makers conduct foreign policy. Interests groups are also crucial in providing the opinion of the people. | |
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