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Pol Sci test 3

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What is an interest group? An organization that tries to influence government policy without running candidates for office.
What is the collective action problem? When individuals benefit from a group's work without contributing to it.
How do interest groups overcome the collective action problem? They offer selective incentives, rely on passionate members, use social pressure, or get funding from patrons.
How do interest groups influence government policies? Through lobbying, campaign contributions, research, litigation, and grassroots mobilization.
What is lobbying? Direct contact with policymakers to influence decisions or legislation.
What is a linkage institution? An institution that connects citizens to the government, such as elections, parties, media, and interest groups.
What is the iron triangle? The relationship among congressional committees, bureaucratic agencies, and interest groups that shape policy.
What is a mass association? A large interest group with individual members, like the NRA or AARP.
What is a peak association? An organization representing multiple groups or industries, such as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
How much power do interest groups have? It depends on their size, unity, resources, and political access; pluralism keeps them balanced.
What is salience? The level of importance or visibility an issue has in public opinion or politics.
What is a political party? An organized group that seeks to win elections and influence public policy.
How have political parties evolved over time? Through realignments and changes in dominant party coalitions across historical eras.
What defines American political parties? Two-party dominance, decentralized organization, and broad coalitions to win elections.
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