Conduct research using academically approved sources (review the grading rubric for this Critical Thinking activity found under Course Information) and analyze how special interest groups such as lobbies and grass roots organizations may promote or prevent social change

Debates about abortion, same-sex marriage, and health care have had profound impact on our political system. How does the distribution of political power affect the life chances of people who are under-represented in terms of race/ethnicity, class and gender?

Conduct research using academically approved sources (review the grading rubric for this Critical Thinking activity found under Course Information) and analyze how special interest groups such as lobbies and grass roots organizations may promote or prevent social change.

The final product is to be a 3- to 4-page paper, or about 1,500 words, properly cited and formatted according toCSU-Global APA style requirements. Please include a formal Works Cited page.  This is an individual paper, however, you should reflect on our Discussion Forums and incorporate ideas from there, as appropriate.