2) These groups serve to try and convince members

of Congress to support policies favored by their

respective groups. They represent various

business organizations, labor unions, doctors,

lawyers, minority groups, environmental

organizations, etc.

Lobbyists of interest groups try to convince members of Congress to support policies favored by the groups they represent,

Explanation:

An action of influencing the policies, decisions of officials, legislators and members of regulatory agencies is known as lobbying.

Lobbyists are people who are involved in influencing legislation, government decisions, action, regulation and policies for particular group or individual who hire them. Lobby can be done as small part of the normal job. So many individuals and non-profit organizations show interest in lobbying.

Special interest people seek the support of the lobbyist. Lobbyist represents lawyers, business organizations, minority groups or various organizations.