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Political Action Committee (PAC)
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A group formed by a corporatoin, trade association, labor union, or other organization for the purpose of collecting money and then contributing that money to one or more political candidates or causes
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Lobby
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Attempt to influence policymakers face to face
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Interest Group
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A private organization of individuals who have banded together because of a common cause or interest
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Co-option
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The process by which industries and thier interst groups come to dominate administrative agencies that were originally established to regulate the industry's activities
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Smith vs. Allright
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-1944
-Court held that racial segregation in party primaries on any basis whatsoever was unconstitutional -Texas NAACP victory |
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Brown vs. Board of Education
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-1954
-Court declared segregated schools unconstitutional -Texas NAACP victory |
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Organized Labor
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-The primary explanation for lack of power is cultural
-Conservative political culture dominates Texas -Weakness of liberals meant labor unions were even less powerful -Workers' benefits were lower than northern states -Restrictions on union activity |
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Teacher Groups
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-Ranks in the bottom half of funding
-Many teachers resist unionization -Many belong to no professional organization -Are members of the Democratice Party coalition -Ideologically liberal -Disorganization |
