What are ten types of interest groups?

Business and Economic Interest Groups

Economic interest groups advocate for the economic benefit of their members, and business interests groups are a prominent type of economic interest group.

Labor Interest Groups

Labor interest groups advocate for the economic interests of workers and trade organizations.

Professional Interest Groups

Professional interest groups represent the economic interests for members of various professions including doctors, engineers, and lawyers.

Agricultural Interest Groups

Agricultural interest groups are a type of economic interest group that represent farmers.

Environmental Interest Groups

Environmental interest groups are public-interest groups that advocate around conservation and ecological issues.

Consumer Interest Groups

Consumer Interest Groups advocate for consumer rights and information.

Ideological Interest Groups

Ideological interest groups unite on issues, with their work driven by deeply held beliefs.

Public Interest Groups

Public interest groups advocate for what they consider to be the public good.

Single-Issue Interest Groups

Single-issue interest groups focus on advocacy around a single defining issue.

Governmental Interest Groups

Government interest groups are a unique type of interest group that represents the interests of government to other governments.