Chapter 14 Flashcards
(31 cards)
AFL-CIO
largest federation of unions in the United States. It is made up of fifty-five national and international unions, together representing more than 12 million active and retired workers
The AFL-CIO have more than 12 million active and retired workers around the world.
American Anti Slavery Society
.abolitionist society founded by William Lloyd Garrison and Arthur Tappan. Frederick Douglass, an escaped slave, was a key leader of this society who often spoke at its meetings
Fredrick Douglass was a big part of the American Anti Slavery Society due to him being an escapee himself.
American Federation of labor
a national federation of labor unions in the United States founded in Columbus, Ohio, in December 1886 by an alliance of craft unions disaffected from the Knights of Labor, a national labor union.
Our workforce depends on the American Federation of Labor.
Christian Coalition
a nonprofit organization that serves as a powerful lobby for politically conservative causes.
I am a participating member in the Christian Coalation
Civic Virtue
morality or a standard of righteous behavior in relationship to a citizen’s involvement in society.
My civic virtue tells me what is right and what is wrong.
Collective Good
refers to either what is shared and beneficial for all or most members of a given community.
We must work together as a country for the collective good.
Disturbance Theory
An organized group that tries to influence public policy.
Many people believe in the Disturbance Theory.
Economic Interest Group
one of the five broad categories of interest groups in the US.
Economic Interest Groups are a very important part of our society.
Free Rider Problem
a market failure that occurs when people take advantage of being able to use a common resource, or collective good, without paying for it, as is the case when citizens of a country utilize public goods without paying their fair share in taxes.
Were still looking for solutions to the Free Rider Problem
Honest Leadership and open government act of 2007
a law of the United States federal government that amended parts of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995.
Parts of the lobbying disclosure act were amended by the Honest Leadership and open government act of 2007
Interest Group
A collection of people who share a common interest or attitude and seek to influence government for specific Interests.
An interest group can be made up of anyone, so long as it focuses on an interest.
Jerry Falwell
an American Southern Baptist pastor, televangelist, and conservative activist.
Jerry Falwell had a big part in Conservative activism
Lobbying
seek to influence (a politician or public official) on an issue.
Political parties seem to be lobbying candidates and people.
Lobbying Disclosure Act
legislation in the United States aimed at bringing increased accountability to federal lobbying practices in the United States.
Due to lobbying, the US created the Lobbying Disclosure Act.
Lobbyist
a person who takes part in an organized attempt to influence legislators.
The lobbying Disclosure Act made it much more difficult for lobbyists.
Marian Wright Edelman
an American activist for the rights of children. She has been an advocate for disadvantaged Americans for her entire professional life.
Marian Wright Edelman was a good woman for children everywhere.
Moral Majority
a political action group formed in the 1970s to further a conservative and religious agenda, including the allowance of prayer in schools and strict laws against abortion
Conservatives Tried to make a Moral Majority.
National Association of Manufacturers
an advocacy group headquartered in Washington, D.C., United States, with additional offices across the country.
Companies rely on the National Association of Manufacturers
National Rifle Association
an organization founded in 1871 that stands for the protection of the Second Amendment which guarantees a citizen’s right to keep and bear arms.
People in the NRA generally are big advocates of guns
Pat robertson
an American media mogul, executive chairman, politician, televangelist and former Southern Baptist minister who advocates a conservative Christian ideology.
Pat Robertson probably enjoys long walks on the beach
Patron
a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, cause, or activity..
Patrons generally support someone financially
Pluralist Theory
a theory of government and politics contending that societies are divided along class lines and that an upper-class elite will rule, regardless of the formal niceties of governmental organization.
Many people believe in the pluraist theory
Progressive Movement
a period of widespread social activism and political reform across the United States that spanned from the 1890s to the 1920s. The main objectives of the Progressive movement were eliminating problems caused by industrialization, urbanization, immigration, and political corruption.
The progressive movement was in the 1890s-1920s, but i feel like 2019 is progressive as well but for different reasons.
Political Action Committee
an organization that raises money privately to influence elections or legislation, especially at the federal level.
The political action committee take action on political subjects.
