Week 8 Political Science 101

question 1Discussion 8 (a)1. Explain the role that interest groups are supposed to play in a democratic society and the benefits they provide for members and society as a whole.2. Evaluate how well interest groups actually provide these benefits and discuss any disadvantages society suffers as a result of interest group activities.Your initial post should be at least 100 words. Respond to at least one other student with 20+ words. Do not plagiarize!RequirementsRespond to discussion question sufficiently (50 points)Total comment word count is at least 100 (20 points)Reply to at least one other student with 20+ words (30 points)question 2Discussion 8bNo unread replies.No replies.Discussion 8(b)1. Compare and contrast interest groups and political parties.2. Examine the advantages each has that the other does not. Be sure to provide specific examples to support your claimsYour initial post should be at least 100 words. Respond to at least one other student with 20+ words. Do not plagiarize!RequirementsRespond to discussion question sufficiently (50 points)Total comment word count is at least 100 (20 points)Reply to at least one other student with 20+ words (30 points)