You are working as an aide for a representative in your state legislature, and he or she has asked you for a summary of information on a particular interest group. Use the following to prepare your 700- to 1,050-word summary:
 

• Identify and provide a description of one interest group and its connection or relationship to each of the two principal political parties. How does each influence the state government?

• Summarize the information you found regarding the election process of your state and the effects of citizen participation on the process.

• Format your summary consistent with APA guidelines.