Interest Group Flashcards
To learn about interest groups and stuff.
cue (political)
A signal that tells a politician what values are at stake in an issue and how that issue fits into their own political beliefs.
direct mail
An interest group mailing focused at a specialized audience, whose purpose is both to raise money and mobilize supporters.
Federal Regulation of Lobbying Act of 1946
A law which required groups and individuals seeking to influence legislation to register with the Senate and the House of Representatives. Quarterly financial reports on expenses were also to be filed.
ideological interest group
An organization that attracts members by appealing to their interests on a coherent set of sometimes controversial principles.
incentive
Something of value offered by mass-membership organizations to get people to join, exclusive to members.
institutional interests
Individuals or organizations representing other organizations.
interest group
An organization that seeks to influence public policy.
lobby
A group that attempts to influence government decisions, especially legislation.
lobbyist
A person who engages in lobbying.
material incentive
Something tangible, such as money or services, which attracts people to join mass-membership organizations.
membership interests
A type of interest group that represents the interests of its members.
pluralistic political system
A description of the U.S. political system contending that the policy-making process encompasses the effective competition of interest groups.
political action committee
An organization which finances candidates and may lobby, though limited to a $5000 maximum.
public interest lobby
An interest group whose efforts significantly benefit nonmembers.
purposive incentive
An incentive to join a mass-membership organization based on the appeal of the group’s goal(s).
