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What is a primary goal of lobbyists representing interest organizations?
What is a primary goal of lobbyists representing interest organizations?
Which of the following groups is more likely to have stronger relationships with Republican lawmakers?
Which of the following groups is more likely to have stronger relationships with Republican lawmakers?
What factor affects the influence of interest groups at the state level?
What factor affects the influence of interest groups at the state level?
What defines a membership organization among interest groups?
What defines a membership organization among interest groups?
What is the requirement for a lobbyist to register according to the Lobbying Disclosure Act?
What is the requirement for a lobbyist to register according to the Lobbying Disclosure Act?
How do interest groups primarily differ from political parties?
How do interest groups primarily differ from political parties?
What was James Madison's view regarding factions?
What was James Madison's view regarding factions?
Which of the following best describes the membership of interest groups compared to political parties?
Which of the following best describes the membership of interest groups compared to political parties?
What is one criticism regarding the number of interest groups in the United States?
What is one criticism regarding the number of interest groups in the United States?
Which of the following is an example of a specific interest group?
Which of the following is an example of a specific interest group?
What is the role of a legislative liaison in government institutions?
What is the role of a legislative liaison in government institutions?
Why do interest groups form associations, such as the American Beverage Association?
Why do interest groups form associations, such as the American Beverage Association?
What is one example of an inside lobbying tactic?
What is one example of an inside lobbying tactic?
What is the primary goal of most interest groups, regardless of their lobbying approach?
What is the primary goal of most interest groups, regardless of their lobbying approach?
What technique is employed when interest groups seek to raise public awareness and encourage the public to influence legislators?
What technique is employed when interest groups seek to raise public awareness and encourage the public to influence legislators?
What is one of the primary functions of interest groups in the political process?
What is one of the primary functions of interest groups in the political process?
What distinguishes private interest groups from public interest groups?
What distinguishes private interest groups from public interest groups?
Which of the following is an example of a public good?
Which of the following is an example of a public good?
How do interest groups typically mobilize their members?
How do interest groups typically mobilize their members?
What has been a trend regarding specialization among interest groups in recent decades?
What has been a trend regarding specialization among interest groups in recent decades?
What is a common reason people engage in free riding?
What is a common reason people engage in free riding?
How can collective action problems be more easily overcome?
How can collective action problems be more easily overcome?
Which of the following is an example of a collective good?
Which of the following is an example of a collective good?
What can encourage interest group membership despite free riding?
What can encourage interest group membership despite free riding?
What is a consequence of free riding in interest groups?
What is a consequence of free riding in interest groups?
What type of incentive offers tangible benefits to encourage group membership?
What type of incentive offers tangible benefits to encourage group membership?
What theory suggests that external events can lead to the mobilization of interest groups?
What theory suggests that external events can lead to the mobilization of interest groups?
Which organization requires membership to practice law in the United States?
Which organization requires membership to practice law in the United States?
Which type of incentive focuses on shared concerns and the camaraderie among group members?
Which type of incentive focuses on shared concerns and the camaraderie among group members?
What event significantly increased awareness of environmental issues in the 1960s?
What event significantly increased awareness of environmental issues in the 1960s?
What has been a historical reason for student activism on college campuses?
What has been a historical reason for student activism on college campuses?
How do interest groups primarily enhance political participation?
How do interest groups primarily enhance political participation?
What characterizes the Tea Party movement in relation to grassroots movements?
What characterizes the Tea Party movement in relation to grassroots movements?
Which of the following describes the dual effect of student behavior in politics?
Which of the following describes the dual effect of student behavior in politics?
What is a key challenge faced by lower socioeconomic status individuals in relation to interest groups?
What is a key challenge faced by lower socioeconomic status individuals in relation to interest groups?
What significant event in the LGBTQ movement occurred in 1969 at the Stonewall Inn?
What significant event in the LGBTQ movement occurred in 1969 at the Stonewall Inn?
Which term is commonly used by pro-choice advocates to frame the abortion debate?
Which term is commonly used by pro-choice advocates to frame the abortion debate?
Which strategy has become prevalent among interest groups in recent years to promote their causes?
Which strategy has become prevalent among interest groups in recent years to promote their causes?
What was one response of advocacy organizations following the legalization of same-sex marriage?
What was one response of advocacy organizations following the legalization of same-sex marriage?
What was a significant consequence of Harvey Milk's assassination in 1978?
What was a significant consequence of Harvey Milk's assassination in 1978?
Flashcards
Interest groups
Interest groups
Groups of individuals who organize to influence government policy on issues they care about.
Difference between interest groups and political parties
Difference between interest groups and political parties
Political parties aim to elect candidates and control government, while interest groups focus on specific policy issues and don't necessarily seek to run the government.
Types of interests
Types of interests
Interest groups can represent a wide range of concerns, from environmental protection to business interests.
Public and private interest groups
Public and private interest groups
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James Madison's view on factions
James Madison's view on factions
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What are interest groups?
What are interest groups?
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What is a lobbyist?
What is a lobbyist?
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What is lobbying?
What is lobbying?
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What are corporate or governmental interest groups?
What are corporate or governmental interest groups?
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What are membership interest groups?
What are membership interest groups?
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Lobbyist
Lobbyist
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Inside lobbying
Inside lobbying
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Outside lobbying
Outside lobbying
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Associations
Associations
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Combined lobbying strategies
Combined lobbying strategies
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Public goods
Public goods
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Private goods
Private goods
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Collective Action Problem
Collective Action Problem
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Free Rider Problem
Free Rider Problem
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Groups that can surmount collective action problems
Groups that can surmount collective action problems
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External financial support
External financial support
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Non-excludability of Collective Goods
Non-excludability of Collective Goods
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Disturbance Theory
Disturbance Theory
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Material Incentives
Material Incentives
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Solidary Incentives
Solidary Incentives
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Purposive Incentives
Purposive Incentives
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Free Riding
Free Riding
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Emergence of Groups during Disturbances
Emergence of Groups during Disturbances
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Interest Groups and Political Influence
Interest Groups and Political Influence
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Grassroots Movements
Grassroots Movements
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Astroturf Movements
Astroturf Movements
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Student Activism
Student Activism
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Groups that Surmount Collective Action Problems
Groups that Surmount Collective Action Problems
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Hashtag Activism
Hashtag Activism
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