Ap Government Flashcards Chapter 11

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501(c)(3)

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Nonprofit group that may legally address political matters but may not lobby or campaign; donations to it are tax deductible

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501(c)(4)

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Nonprofit group that is permitted to lobby and campaign; donations to it are not tax deductible

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Interest group

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An organization of people sharing a common interest or goal that seeks to influence the making of public policy

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Incentive

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Something of value one cannot get without joining an organization

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Solidary incentive

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The social rewards (sense of pleasure,status, or companionship) that lead peopel to join political organizations

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Material incentives

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Money or things valued in monetary terms

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Purposive incentive

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A benefit that comes from serving a cause or principle

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Ideological interest groups

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Political organizations that attract members by appealing to their political convictions or principles

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Public-interest lobby

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A political organization whose goals will principally benefit nonmembers

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Social movement

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A widely shared demand for change in some aspect of the social or political order

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Political cue

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A signal telling a legislator what values are at stake in a vote, and how that issue fits into his or her own political view on party agenda

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Ratings

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Assessments of a representative's voting record on issues important to an interest group