To understand the relationship between the interest groups and government, one must understand what is an interest group and its purpose. An interest group is a group of people who try to influence policymakers. They are of the same political opinions and goals, and raise money to help support political candidates who they believe will represent and support their position on issues. For example, an interest group may consist of people that would like to be represented in government on the issue of gun control, such as the right to carry a concealed weapon or the stand your ground issue. Some examples of interest groups are The National Rifle Association, National Right to Life, and National Education Association. As stated by Roskin, interest
