What impact do interest groups have on the budgetary process?

a) They participate in appropriations hearings.

b) They lobby government agencies to influence budget requests.

c) They are part of the OMB hearings.

d) They have no impact.

The answer is letter b. They lobby government agencies to influence budget requests.

This is an organization of people who share a common interest. They work together and influence government to protect and promote that interest. Interest group is divided into two categories by Political scientists, economic and non-economic.