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CJ-Civics-Lawmaking
Study terms on public policy, interest groups, and lawmaking
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Public Policy | steady course of action responding to citizens’ problems; formulated by specific political process; adopted, implemented, and enforced by a public agency |
| Regulatory Policy | Policies that compel certain types of behavior |
| Procedural Policy | Make up the rules by which a process happens |
| Symbolic Policy | Define and reflect social values; uphold government principles |
| Public Opinion | What the majority of the public feels about an issue |
| Public Opinion Poll | Measure of public opinion by asking people how they feel about different issues |
| Mass Media | TV, radio, Internet; greatest influence on public opinion |
| Random Sample | Attempt to include a wide segment of the population in a public opinion poll |
| Bias | Baving a one-sided opinion about an issue |
| Interest Group | People with similar beliefs about a specific issue |
| NAACP | Interest group that protects minorities |
| NOW | Interest group that protects women |
| AARP | Interest grouup that protects retirees and older Americans |
| ACLU | Interest group that protects American rights |
| Lobbyist | Hired by an interest group to influence lawmakers on their behalf |
| Political Action Committee (PAC) | Corporation, union, or interest group that can fundraise and campaign on behalf of a candidate in an election |