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Lesson 32
Lobbying
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Civics
10th Grade
03/14/2013

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Term
public interest
Definition
the good of society as a whole.
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lobbying
Definition
is the practice of private advocacy to ensure that a point of view is heard by and supported by the government.
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Chamber of commerce
Definition
organization that promotes business interests throughout the country
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lobbyist
Definition
someone who tries to persuade politicians to vote for his or her organization or cause.
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think tanks
Definition
a group of scholars, thinkers, and experts who study public problems and recommend solutions.
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special interest gorups
Definition
a political organization established to influence governmental policy or legislators in a specific area of policy.
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economic
Definition
of, relating to, or based on the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.
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