Chapter 7 Vocabulary Flashcards
To understand and memorize the vocabulary terms about interest groups
direct technique
An interest group activity that involves interaction with government officials to further the group’s goals.
labor movement
Generally, the full range of economic and political expression of working-class interests; politically, the organization of working-class interests
public interest
The best interests of the collective, overall community; the national good, rather than the narrow interests of a self-serving group
interest group
An organized group of individuals sharing common objectives who actively attempt to influence policymakers
free rider problem
The difficulty interest groups face in recruiting members when the benefits they achieve can be gained without joining the group
latent interests
Public-policy interests that are not recognized or addressed by a group at a particular time
purposive incentive
A reason or motive having to do with ethical beliefs or ideological principles
material incentive
A reason or motive having to do with economic benefits or opportunities
indirect technique
A strategy employed by interest groups that uses third parties to influence government officials.
lobbyist
An organization or individual that attempts to influence the passage, defeat, or contents of legislation and the administrative decisions of government.
social movement
A movement that represents the demands of a large segment of the public for political, economic, or social change
solidary incentive
A reason or motive having to do with the desire to associate with others and to share with others a particular interest or hobby.
