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interest group
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a private organization of like-minded people whose goal is to influence and shape public policy
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trade association
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an interest group representing a specific part of the business community
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labor union
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an organization of workers whose purpose is to serve the members interests
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public-interest group
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a group that works for the common good, not for the benefit of specific individuals or interests
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lobbying
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an organized process in which and individual or group tries to influence legislation or policy
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electioneering
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the process of actively and publicly supporting a candidate or political party
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amicus curiae
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literally, "a friend of the court"; legal arguments or advise in a case offered voluntarily
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class-action lawsuit
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a lawsuit brought by a person or group both on their behalf and on behalf of many others in similar circumstances
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