Interest groups support or hinder democracy

Write a 7-page (or more) argumentative essay that answers the question “Do Interest groups support or hinder democracy?” *You will argue on the side of interests groups hindering democracy *Key things that must be included in the essay: - Why this is an important question to ask - Definitions of key concepts (Ex: one must define what democracy is and what it looks like in a democratic state) - Acknowledge arguments made on both sides of the question - Explain why the arguments made by people on the opposing side of this question are flawed - Identify and explain any weaknesses associated with the argument that you are making - Include a work cited page of at least 5 academic sources (books, book chapters, academic articles, and journals) and at least 5 non-academic sources (survey data, public opinion polls, exit polls, non-academic reports)