on interest groups:
the police association of national organizations
the depression and bipolar support alliance

* write about both separately, not as a comparison

Identify whether they are a) institutional, b) business or trade association, c) professional organization, d) labor or e) citizen interest.

Identify what they do and how they do it.

What strategies do they use to exercise political influence (Insider versus outsider, some mix of both?Explain, showing you understand what these terms mean).

Evaluate their power—do they seem to have influence over the political process? How would  you know?