Interest Groups, Lobbying, and Political Action Committees

Civic Foundations, Elections, and Political Influence

9th Grade·Social Studies·US-CO-SS

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Evaluate how interest groups, PACs, and Super PACs influence public officials and policy legislation.

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Civic Foundations, Elections, and Political Influence

9th Grade · Social Studies · US-CO-SS

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Analyze the core responsibilities of democratic citizenship and evaluate how voting rights, political parties, elections, interest groups, and media shape American politics.

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SS.HS.4.3Colorado Social Studies Standards · All ages

Analyze the impact of civic participation on political institutions and public policy.