3.2 (Linkage Institutions) Vocab

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Control Gov't via elections. Example: Democrats & Republicans.

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Political Party

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What is a group organized to gain political power?

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Political Party

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Private organizers shaping public policy (e.g., NRA, MADD)

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Interest Group

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The NRA is a controversial __________ in US Politics.

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Interest Group

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Types of political entities: Interest Group, Mass Media, Political Party, Interest Factions

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Interest Group

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Pressure legislators & public policy; influence on issues. Think $$$

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Lobbying

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What is a method used to influence government decisions?

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Lobbying

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The use of ________, especially TV, has changed modern politics in the USA.

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Mass Media

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Means of communication reaching large audiences: TV, radio, print, Internet.

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Mass Media

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Public issues capturing attention (e.g., Trump & Russia)

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Public Agenda