Essential Questions: How do interest groups/lobbyists support the legislative process? Does the role that interest groups play represent what the founder envisioned for the rights to free speech, assembly & petition or a hi-jacking of the legislative process?

Lobbyist and Interest groups basically influence legislatures to
pass their wanted laws/amendments. lobbyists are hired usually by a businessman/corporation. Interest groups do the same thing but are more for the people. citizens may join them and help advocate for things. Lobbying is protected by the first amendment.