Chapter 13 Flashcards
1
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Interest Group
A
An organized group of individuals or organizations that makes policy-related appeals to government
2
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Pluralism
A
The theory that all interests are and should be free to compete for influence in the government.
Beneficial because out of competition comes compromise and moderation.
3
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Selective Benefits
A
Benefits that do not go to everyone , rather it only goes to those that contribute to the group enterprise.
4
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Lobbying
A
An attempt by a group to influence the policy process through persuasion of government officials
5
Q
Going Public
A
The act of launching a media campaign to build popular support
6
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Initiative
A
A process by which citizens may petition to place a policy proposal on the ballot for public vote
