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American Gov. 9th ed

Chapter 9 vocabulary; Wilson & DiIlulio, Jr. Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston NY

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An interest group organized to influence govt. decisions, especially legislation. To 'lobby' is to attempt to influence such decisions. lobby
A person attempting to influence govt. decisions on behalf of the group lobbyist
An organization of people sharing a common interest or goal that seeks to influence the making of public policy interest group
A valued benefit obtained by joining a political organization. incentive
The social rewards that lead people to join local or state political organizations; people who find politics fun & want to meet others who share their interests are said to respond to solidary incentives solidary incentives
Benefits that have monetary value, including money, gifts, services, or discounts received as a result of one's membership in an organization material incentives
The benefit that comes from serving a cause or principle from which one does not personally benefit purposive incentive
Political organizations that attract members by appealing to their political convictions with coherent sets of (usually) controversial principles ideological interest groups
A political organization the stated goals of which will principally benefit nonmembers public-interest lobby
A widely shared demand for change in some aspect of the social or political order; may have liberal or conservative goals social movement
A signal telling a congressional representative what values are at stake in a vote-who it is for, who against a proposal-and how that issue fits into his or her own set of political beliefs or party agenda political cue
An assessment of a representative's voting record on issues important to an interest group; designed to generate public support for or opposition to the legislature ratings
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