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Describe the role of interest groups in governmental systems. Discuss whether these groups are found in all state governments and what affect they have on those in political power. In addition, explain how social movements influence political leaders.

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Interest groups have a very powerful role and governmental systems, largely due to the fact that these groups can use their influence in order to influence which candidates will actually gain support as they run for particular offices, due to the fact that corporations are closely aligned with a variety of interest groups, and these corporations are major contributors to financing the campaigns of individuals that run for office. In addition to the use of corporate leverage, interest groups can also play a large role in influencing the general public's opinion about certain issues or concepts, due to ...

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