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13 Cards in this Set
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impact |
Coming into forcible contact with another object |
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influence |
A person or thing with the capicity or power to have an effect on someone or something else |
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interest group |
An organized group that tries to influence the government to adopt certain policies and measures. |
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lobbying |
Trying to influence the votes of members of a legislative body |
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lobbyist |
A person who tries to influence legislation on behalf of a special interest. A person part of a lobby. |
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media |
any use of a medium that empowers a community to engage within and beyond the people, places, and problems of their community. |
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monitor |
A person who detects or supervises. |
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petitioning the government |
The right to gather signatures in support of a cause and to lobby legislative bodies for or against legislation. |
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political action committee |
An organization established by a corporation to raise money from individuals for a political campaigne. |
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public agenda |
a nonprofit organization that helps diverse leaders and citizens navigate and divise complex issues. |
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public policy |
Government policies that affect the whole population. |
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public sphere |
In area in social life where individuals can come together to freely discuss and identify society problems. |
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watchdog |
Someone or something maintaining surveillance over a person, activity, or situation. |
