Interest Groups: Crash Course Government and Politics #42

Today, Craig is going to talk about something you fans out there have been demanding for months - money in politics. Specifically, we're going to talk about special interest groups and their role in the U.S. political system. Special interest groups are groups of individuals that make policy-related appeals to government - like the NRA, AARP, or the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. It's all pretty controversial, as money plays an important role in the policies and people these groups influence, so we'll bring in the clones to argue for and against them.

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[snehasebastian]

"I'm still not John Green" aww that made me sad

[TrevorDaniel]

you are a legend
many finals will be passed because of you

[RikthDcruze]

"Maybe because I am still not John Greene" lol... I wonder what John thought after listening to that!!

[Jazzybarker]

Dear crash course, I absolutely love love love Craig doing these videos, I wish he could do more :). It helps me study and he's a very funny guy. Please let him know I think he's magnificent .

[megzbartsch]

Thank you crash course. You're saving me in AP Gov

[Nauct]

So bribery is legal in the USA, good to know

[aliensinnoh]

The bureaucracy ruined the Galactic Senate.

[chikeezebilo]

Mr no-tie wins.. While Mr Tie was talking about the "idea" of how interest groups should function. Mr no-tie was talking more about the way interest groups work today.

I rule in favour of Mr no-tie.

"Certain" Interest groups are too powerful and should be regulated in such a way to preserve the plurality of the endeavour for the American people. Congress should not be encouraged to follow the money

Court adjourned

[roryhanlon]

I'm totally here because I want to learn and not because I have a politics test tomorrow.

[joshradick]

While I would like another John Green series I think that you hold your own as a show host.

[endaman]

2:30 one of the bills say "Edumacation Kurikulum" *LMAO*

[Karakai]

Probably one of the best crash course videos I've seen to date.
Great introduction, solid material, good recap with conclusion, but I also liked the clone zone, I don't think I've seen you use it before but its great to hear both sides of the argument leaving the viewer to make up their own mind.

Solid stuff, keep it up! :)

[ezraceniceros]

forced to watch these to help me in one of my courses. I personally think this guy is hilarious. Wish my professor was this entertaining to learn from.

[amrithaiyer]

Craig, I gotta say you've done a fantastic job at keeping these videos engaging. More so than many of the other crash course hosts (all very helpful, some less engaging) and are on par with the Green brothers!

[NJstreetBMX]

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[vaishk]

anybody else cramming for AP Gov at 2x speed

[GoodFellerTreeCare]

haha, Craig your awesome! don't compare yourself with world history :-) both of you are fantastic!

[RWRogers]

Thank u so much. These little mini videos help tremendously! Defiantly put me in the right direction so that I knew what to google for my Government Paper, thanks sooo much!!

[elisemyers]

I have learned more from these videos than any textbook or lecture. Thank you!!

[asingleton]

This is really well done and loaded with lots of great information. Thank you.