topic 4 key terms

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people, animals or things

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individuals

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A person who is employed by and acts for an organized interest group or corporation to try to influence policy decisions and positions in the executive and legislative branches.

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lobbyist

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the right of the people to gather peacefully and to petition government

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freedom of assembly

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when people make the choice to elect others in government

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voting

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What are protests done without violence, such as strikes, picketing, and walkouts, often for improved wages or working conditions?

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peaceful protests

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A person who is running for, or serving in, political office

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politician

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meetings where people hear issues about government within their communities

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civic meetings

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making a formal request

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petitioning

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Groups of people who work together for similar interests or goals

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interest groups

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the course of action the government takes in response to an issue or problem

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public policy