Types of Interest Groups Economic Interest Groups -groups formed to promote economic interests Business Interest Groups- business and trade organizations that attempt to influence government policy to their benefit Agricultural Interest Groups- advocate for farm interests enjoy disproportionate influence Labor Interest Groups- groups that represent the working class Interests Public Employee Unions -interest groups that represent employees of governments, including the American Federation of State County, and Municipal Employees(AFSCME)and teachers Interest Groups of Professionals-interest groups that advocate for professional associations, like the American Bar Association and the American medical associationTypes of Interest Groups Economic Interest Groups – groups formed to promote economic interests • Business Interest Groups – business and trade organizations that attempt to influence government policy to their benefit • Agricultural Interest Groups- advocate for farm interests • enjoy disproportionate influence • Labor Interest Groups – groups that represent the working class interests • Public Employee Unions – interest groups that represent employees of governments, including the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) and teachers • Interest Groups of Professionals – interest groups that advocate for professional associations, like the American Bar Association and the American Medical Association