The NAACP and MALDEF are examples of a(n)___________interest group. The NAACP and MALDEF are examples of a(n)___________interest group. economic professional minority or ethnic educational or professional organized labor (union)Some government organizations have active members, but they are considered separately from membership groups. These groups are known as ________________ , as they represent the organization rather than the interests of individual members. Some government organizations have active members, but they are considered separately from membership groups. These groups are known as ________________ , as they represent the organization rather than the interests of individual members. state and local interest groups PACs "Astroturf organizations" captured organizations fragmented government organizations