Defining Interest Groups and Political parties What is an Interest Group? an organized group of individuals who share common goals or objectives who attempt to influence policymakers in all three branches of government, and at all levels What is a political party? a group of activists who organize to win elections, to operate the government and to determine public policyDefining Interest Groups and Political Parties What is an Interest Group? • an organized group of individuals • who share common goals or objectives • who attempt to influence policymakers in all three branches of government, and at all levels What is a political party? • a group of activists who organize to win elections, to operate the government and to determine public policy