What funding options are available? Consider examples like Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and Supplemental Security Income.

Special Interest Groups

Groups advancing specific viewpoints or interests use lobbying and other methods of persuasion to influence political policies and decisions. They often have the financial resources to make contributions.

 

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Research special interest groups in U.S. politics using your textbook, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet. Based on your research, respond to any one item below:

 

  • Many successful interest groups are associated with highly educated, upper-income groups. Which voices of less educated and lower-income groups do you think have the strongest impact on American opinions and on decision makers?
  • Compare the political parties’ impact on the government with the impact of interest groups.

 

Write your response in 150–200 words. In APA style with References and intext citations

Identify a need for an educational program for older adults and research this identified gap in services.

 

Write a 350- to 500-word summary of your research that answers the following questions:

 

  • What programs are currently offered?
  • What ways do they fail to meet the needs of the population they serve?
  • What funding options are available? Consider examples like Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and Supplemental Security Income.
  • What resources are available to the stakeholder who manages the program? For example, identify potential partners such as hospitals, senior centers, and the state health department.
  • How could existing local, state, and federal programs assist with the identified gap in services?

Format your summary consistent with APA guidelines.