US Government Policy There is a heavy reliance on the Internet and television for information, news, and to connect with colleagues, friends, and family. Politics is a sector that has been strongly influenced by television and the Internet from the time of electoral campaigns to the actual elections. Television and the Internet have contributed to the fall and rise of great politicians, including the most powerful presidents the world has ever known. This article explains the influence of television on politics and the impact of interest groups and the iron triangle on politics. Television was first introduced to the public around 1939 and from this era onwards it dramatically changed American politics compared to previous years. This era, unlike the past one, is technologically advanced and most people today are television-oriented individuals. Television, for example, gives people different opinions about politicians and determines what they know about politics. It is not surprising that, despite having never met these politicians, viewers can describe them in detail. The way the public perceives a politician depends solely on how he is portrayed on television. For example, during the 2008 United States presidential election, the frequent portrayal of presidential candidates on television gave them good publicity and publicized them to the electorate. The public has therefore used this platform to ascertain who is best suited for the position depending on what they hear and see him say and do on TV. Television provided the 2008 presidential election with sufficient coverage with each of the candidates presented in one way. or the other. An aspect in which television affects... at the center of the map......of the iron triangle, they are the third point of this triangle which includes industry representatives, trade associations and lobby groups. In conclusion, American politics has been influenced by television since it was introduced in the 20th century. With major technological developments taking place, this influence is likely to move from TV to the Internet. Politics is also strongly influenced by interest groups and their relationship in the iron triangle. These interest groups can exert pressure to have their wishes realized and thereby exert great influence on American politics. Works Cited Dahl, Robert A. On Democracy. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 2000. Print.McKenna, George and Stanley Feingold. Taking a Stand: Conflicting Views on Political Issues, expanded. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Higher Education