Interest Groups Flashcards

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What kind of institution is an interest group?

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Linkage institution

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Interest group

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An organized body of individuals who share some political goals and try to influence public policy

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Interest groups rely heavily on?

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PAC - public action committee

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Special interest groups are called

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Policy maximizers

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5 roles of interest groups

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Representation 
Participation
Education
Agenda building 
Program monitoring
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How do they form?

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  • when people are adversely affected by a disturbance
  • with quality leadership
  • wealthy and well educated more likely to form or join lobbies
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6 types of interest groups

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Economic groups 
Public interest groups
Think tanks 
Governments
Single issue groups
Issue networks and alliances
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3 types of resources

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Politically active membership
Lobbyists
PAC

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3 lobbying tactics

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Direct lobbying
Grassroots lobbying
Coalition building

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Lobbyist

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Someone you pay to make contact with policy makers

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Elitism

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Raise money to influence a politician

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Pluralism

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A lot of competition between groups

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