Representation Of Interest

Representation of Interest Matrix

A special interest group is usually any group or organization whose intent is to have an influence on public policy. Special interest groups can be found in most societies. In the United States, there are many special interest groups. For the most part special interest groups are formed for several reasons. Some of the interest groups are formed because of the many divisions in society such as income, religious, racial and cultural. Another reason that interest groups are created is because of politics. There is a decline in political parties which creates more of a need to create interest groups

The following paper discusses three special interest groups that represent my interest. The paper discusses how well the selected interest groups represent my interest and the means that these groups use to represent my interest. Also, this paper discusses possible instances where the selected groups may compete with each other or complement each other. Finally, this paper discuses the impact on the expense of the general public.

The following table is used to illustrate the different interest I have and the interest groups that represent those interest.

Interest Special Interest Group

Having the civil liberties guaranteed by ACLU - American Civil Liberties Union

The Bill of Rights http://www.aclu.org/

Consumer and Business FTC - Federal Trade Commison

Interest http://www.ftc.gov/

Keeping businesses legit BBB - Better Business Bureau

http://www.bbb.org/

The American Civil Liberties Union does a great job at making sure that we as Americans are guaranteed the rights laid out in the Bill of Rights. The mission of the American Civil Liberties is to preserve all of these protections and guarantees:

* Your First Amendment rights-freedom of speech, association and assembly. Freedom of the press and freedom of religion supported by the strict separation of church and state.

* You're right to equal protection under the law - equal treatment regardless of race, sex, religion or national origin.

* Your right to due process - fair treatment by the government whenever the loss of your liberty or property is at stake.

* Your right to privacy - freedom from unwarranted government intrusion into your personal and private affairs. (ACLU.org)

The ACLU has two entities that it utilizes to promote and defend civil liberties. The two entities are the ACLU and the ACLU foundation. The ACLU does this to enable them to do a broad range of work in protecting civil liberties. The ACLU does most of the lobbying. The ACLU foundation participates in the litigation and communication efforts.

The FTC acts as a watch dog