Chapter 11 Flashcards

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Political Action committee(PAC)

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A committee set up by a corporation, labor union or interest group that raised and spends campaign money from voluntary donations.

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Lobbyist

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A person who tries to influence legislation on behalf of an interest group.

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3
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Incentive

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Something of value one cannot get without joining an organization.

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4
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Solitary incentives

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The social regards that lead people to join political organizations.

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5
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Marterial incentives

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Money or things valued in monetary terms.

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6
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Purposive incentive

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A benefit that comes from serving a cause or principle.

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7
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Ideological interest groups

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

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8
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Public interest lobby

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A political organization whose goals will principally benefits non members.

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9
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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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10
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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 views on party agenda.

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11
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Ratings

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Assume stuff of a representatives voting record on issues important to an interest group.

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12
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Earmark

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A provision in a large that provides a direct benefit to a client without the benefit having been reviews on the merits by all congress.

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Interest group

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

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