Research Guides: POSC 305: Urban Government and Politics (Sillah): Interest Groups and Public Opinion

Interest Groups

What advocacy and interest groups have been involved? What opinions does the public hold, an dis the public affescted by any aspects of political culture/characteristics of democracy regarding this issue?

OpenSecrets.org | Influence & Lobbying
Use these resources to learn more about Washington's influence industry and its most powerful players.
Public interest group profiles
Call Number: Reference JK1118 .P8

U. S. Religious Interest Groups by Paul J. Weber; W. Landis Jones
Call Number: Reference BL2525 .W413
U. S. Aging Policy Interest Groups by David D. Van Tassel (Editor); Jimmy E. Meyer
Call Number: Stacks HQ1064.U5 U22

Public Opinion

What opinions does the public hold, and is the public affected by any aspects of political culture/characteristics of democracy regarding this issue?

Pew Research Center
Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan research center that studies national and international issues including religion, politics, technology, journalism, economics, and communities.
Public Agenda
Nonpartisan briefing on policy issues, supplemented by polling data, and a list of concerned PACS and advocacy groups.
Gallup Poll
Website with national public opinion poll data on cultural, political, and economic topics.

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POSC 305: Urban Government and Politics (Sillah)

Interest Groups

Public Opinion