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| a organization of people who share common political interests and aim to influence public policy by electioneering and lobbying |
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| the idea that various groups seek to have political clout and representation |
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| an idea that supports the notion of those of an elite economic class having more political power than lower classes |
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| a variety of groups become so politically strong that government becomes gridlocked |
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| attempts by an interest group staff to influence policy by speaking with elected officials or bureaucrats |
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| a type of interest group that seeks public policies that will provide monetary benefits to its members |
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| rights protected for those within a potential group |
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| monetary benefits for members within an interest group |
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| group that has a narrowly focused goal, seeking change on a single topic, government program, or piece of legislation |
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| the practice of relying on others to contribute to a collective effort without participating on your own behalf. |
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| individuals who could be an actual interest group because of common interests; always larger than the actual group |
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| potential group members who actually join an interest group |
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| efforts to influence public policy through contact with public officials on behalf of an interest groupo |
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| political action committees |
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| an interest group or division of and interest that can raise money to contribute to campaigns or to spend on ads; any compaign contributions and donations are strictly limited |
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| Latin for "friend of the court" that refers to an interested group or person who shares relevant information about a case to help the Court reach a decision. They may register their opinions in briefs or may participate in oral arguments. |
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| technique used by interest group to have people with similar grievances to press one overall lawsuit |
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| lobbying groups that act on behalf of the people and not businesses |
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| a tax code classification that applies to most interest grouops; this designation makes donations to the group tax-deductible but limits the group's political activities |
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| a tax-exempt grouop formed primarily to influence elections through voter mobilization efforts and issue ads that do not directly endorse or oppose a candidate; not subject to any legal limits |
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| a strategy that relies on participation by group members, such a a protest or a letter-writing campaign |
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| a direct vote by citizens on a policy change proposed by fellow citizens or ogranized groups outside government trhough preliminary signatures |
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| satisfaction derived from the experience of working toward a desired policy goal, even if the goal is not achieved |
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| direct vote by citizens on a poicy change proposed by a legislature or another government body |
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| satisfaction derived from the experience of working with like minded people, even if the group's efforts do not achieve the desired impact |
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