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15 Cards in this Set
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boycott
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A form of pressure or protest—an organized refusal to purchase a particular product or deal with a particular business.
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climate control
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The use of public relations techniques to create favorable public opinion toward an interest group, industry, or corporation.
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direct technique
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An interest group activity that involves interaction with government officials to further the group's goals.
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free rider problem
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The difficulty interest groups face in recruiting members when the benefits they achieve can be gained without joining the group.
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indirect technique
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A strategy employed by interest groups that uses third parties to influence government officials.
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interest group
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An organized group of individuals sharing common objectives who actively attempt to influence policymakers.
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labor movement
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Generally, the economic and political expression of working-class interests; politically, the organization of working-class interests.
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latent interests
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Public-policy interests that are not recognized or addressed by a group at a particular time.
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lobbyist
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An organization or individual who attempts to influence legislation and the administrative decisions of government.
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material incentive
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A reason or motive having to do with economic benefits or opportunities.
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public interest
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The best interests of the overall community; the national good, rather than the narrow interests of a particular group.
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purposive incentive
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A reason for supporting or participating in the activities of a group that is based on agreement with the goals of the group. For example, someone with a strong interest in human rights might have a purposive incentive to join Amnesty International.
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service sector
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The sector of the economy that provides services—such as health care, banking, and education—in contrast to the sector that produces goods.
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social movement
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A movement that represents the demands of a large segment of the public for political, economic, or social change.
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solidary incentive
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A reason or motive having to do with the desire to associate with others and to share with others a particular interest or hobby.
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