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Lobby |
To attempt to influence governmental decisions, especially legislation, a lobby is a group organized for this.
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Lobbyist |
A person attempting to influence government decisions on behalf of the group
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interest group |
An organization of people sharing a common interest or goal that seeks to influence the making of public policy
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incentive |
A valued benefit obtained by joining a political organization.
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Solitary incentive |
The social rewards that lead people to join local or state political organizations. People who find politics fun and want to meet others who also respond to solidary incentives.
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Material Incentive |
Benefits that have monetary value that one receives for a membership in an organization.
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Purposive Incentives
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The benefit that comes from serving a cause or principle from which one does not personally benefit
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Ideological Interest Groups
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Political organizations that attract members by appealing to their political conventions with coherent sets of controversial principles
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Public-interest lobby
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A political organization the stated goals of which 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. May have liberal or conservative views. Example: Civil Rights movement in the 1960’s.
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Political Cue |
A signal telling a congressional representative what values are at stake in vote-who is for, who is against a proposal-and how that issue fits into his or her political beliefs or party agenda.
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Ratings |
An assessment of a representative’s voting record on issues important to an interest group. Designed to provide support for or opposition to a legislator.
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