PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Crash Course Government and Politics: Public Opinion
In this episode, we talk about politics and public opinion - specifically how the public does (and does not) influence our elected officials. [9:49]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Crash Course Government and Politics: Interest Groups
In this episode, we discuss money in politics and special interest groups, and the role they play in the U.S. political system. Special interest groups are groups of individuals that make policy-related appeals to government - like the...
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: How Congress Functions: Pt. 27: Lobbying
Explains what lobbying is, what types of groups participate in it, and some of the rules that lobbyists must follow.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: How Congress Functions: Pt. 28: Effective Lobbying
Explains what lobbyists need to do in order to be effective and to influence politicians.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Administrative Agencies Pt.20: Citizens and Media as Watchdogs
Explains how the public and the media also act as watchdogs to check the power of administrative agencies.
Crash Course
Crash Course Government and Politics #43: Interest Group Formation
Crash Course video focusses on the benefits of interest groups and the role they play in government. [8:58]
Crash Course
Crash Course Government and Politics #42: Interest Groups
Crash Course video with Craig Benzine talks about special interest groups and their role in the political process. [8:12]
Crash Course
Crash Course Government and Politics #34: Shaping Public Opinion
Crash Course video teaches about where our political opinions come from, identifying internal and external influences. [7:20]
Crash Course
Crash Course Government and Politics #33: Public Opinion
Crash Course video in which Craig Benzine discusses politics and public opinion. [9:49]