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Collective good

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a good or service that, by its very nature, cannot be denied to anyone who wants to consume it

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Free rider problem

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the difficulty groups face in recruiting when potential members can gain the benefits of the group’s actions whether they join or not

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Revolving door

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the tendency of public officials, journalists, and lobbyists to move between public and private-sector(media, lobbying) jobs

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527 Groups

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groups that mobilize voters with issue advocacy advertisements on television and radio but may not directly advocate the election or defeat of a particular candidate

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Issue advocacy ads

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advertisements that support issues or candidates without telling constituents how to vote.

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NRA

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National Rifle Association; lobbies for the constitution, especially the right to bear arms

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AIPAC

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American Israel Public Affairs Committee; a lobbying group that advocates pro-Israel policies to the Congress and Executive Branch of the United States

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AARP

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American Association of Retired Persons; It is a interest group for people age 50 and over