Chapter 15 Key Terms Flashcards
1
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Interest Groups
A
Organizations influencing policy
2
Q
Participatory Democracy
A
Broad citizen involvement
3
Q
Pluralism
A
Multiple groups share power
4
Q
Elitism
A
Power held by few
5
Q
Policy Agenda
A
Priority issues for action
6
Q
Collective Good
A
Benefit for all
7
Q
Free Riders
A
Benefit from a resource without contributing/donating
8
Q
Selective Benefits
A
Exclusive benefits for members
9
Q
Lobbying
A
Influence government decision-makers
10
Q
Revolving Door
A
Transition between gov’t & private sector
11
Q
Amicus Curiae Brief
A
Friend of court submission
12
Q
Iron Triangle
A
Relationship among Congress, bureaucracy, interest groups
13
Q
Issue Network
A
Alliance for specific policy issues
14
Q
Grassroots
A
Local-level mobilization
15
Q
Protest
A
Public opposition demonstration
16
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Civil Disobedience
A
Lawbreaking as protest
