Chapter 11 Flashcards
Elite Theory
A theory of government and politics contending that societies are divided among class lines and an upper class elite will rule
Hyper pluralist theory
A theory of government and politics contending that groups are so strong that government is weekend
Potential group
People who might be in an interest group because of their common interest
Actual group
Members who only join
Collective good
Something of value that cannot be withheld from a group member
Free rider problem
The problem faced by unions and other groups when people do not join because they can benefit from the groups activities without officially join
Olsons law of large groups
Advanced a principal stating that the larger group the further it will fall short of providing good
Selective benefits
Goods that a group can restrict to those who pay their annual dues
Single issue groups
Groups that have a narrow interest, tend to dislike compromise, and often draw a membership from people new to politics
Lobbying
Communication by someone other than a cytisine acting on his own behalf directed to a governmental decisionmaker with hope of influencing his decision
Electioneering
Direct group involvement and elect oral process
Amicus curiae briefs
Legal briefs submitted by a friend of the court for the purpose of raising additional points of view and presenting information not contained in the briefs of the formal parties
Class action suits
Lost its permitting a small number of people to see you on behalf of other people similarly situated
Union shop
A provision found in some collective-bargaining agreements requiring all employees of the business to join the union with the short period
Right to work laws
A state law for bidding requirements that workers must join the union to hold their jobs
