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Chapter 13: Interest Groups

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Interest Groups   groups organized by citizens to shape policy agenda and influence government  
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Public Interest   Benefits the whole rather than a small group  
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Private Interests   Benefits small group and businesses primarily  
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Lobbying   Political activity that aims to influence policy making  
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PAC   raise money for campaign  
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Bipartisan Campaign reform act   Placed regulations on the financing of political campaigns  
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527 Organizations   Issue advocacy and not candidate advocacy. Tax exempt and largely unregulated.  
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Electioneering   Political campaigning.  
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Watchdogs   Groups that are organized to monitor government activity and educate the public on various aspects  
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Solidarity Benefits   Social benefits that come from working with others toward a common goal. (networking, friendships, community)  
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Free riders   Are a member of the group but don't contribute to its work.  
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Purposeful benefits   The gratification that comes from working toward a common goal or worthy cause  
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Interest group Entrepreneur   Someone who tried to get an interest group going and take action  
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