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To what extent do interest groups and lobbying advance (help) or harm democracy?

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interest groups can be both beneficial and harmful to the democratic process

- interest groups can give people a voice who might otherwise not be heard

- They educate government officials and the public about particular issues, represent people across geographical boundaries, and provide a way for individuals to get involved in public affairs

- the also add another element to the checks and balances feature of the of the political process

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