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Cards Term interest groups Definition An organization of people sharing a common interest or goal that seeks to influence the making of public policy. Term incentive Definition Something of value one cannot get without joining an organization. Term solidary incentives Definition The social rewards (sense of pleasure, status, or companionship) that lead people to join political organizations. Term material incentives Definition Money or things valued in monetary terms. Term purposive incentive Definition A benefit that comes from serving a cause or principle. Term ideological interest groups Definition Political organizations that attract members by appealing to their political convictions or principles. Term public-interest lobby Definition A political organization whose goals will principally benefit nonmembers. Term social movement Definition A widely shared demand for change in some aspect of the social or political order. Term political cue Definition A signal telling a legislature what values are at stake in a vote, and how that issue fits into his or her own political views on party agenda. Term ratings Definition Assessments of a representative's voting record on issues important to an interest group.