The authors of the textbook argue that interest groups are:

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The authors argue that interest groups have policy expertise and play an important role in representing different perspectives and advocating for change. They do not argue that interest groups are a threat to democracy or that they are superior to political parties. While interest groups were not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution, the authors argue that the First Amendment protections of freedom of assembly and freedom of speech allow for the formation of interest groups. Finally, the authors do not argue that interest groups are necessary because political parties have failed, as the two serve different functions in the political process.

The Authors of the Textbook Argue That Interest Groups Are