Political Advocacy and Interest Groups

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PAC

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Political Action Committee, an organization that raises money privately to influence elections or legislation.

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Super PAC

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A type of independent political action committee which may raise unlimited sums of money from corporations, unions, and individuals but is not permitted to contribute to or coordinate directly with parties or candidates.

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Interest Groups

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Organizations that seek to influence public policy and decision-making to benefit their members or causes.

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Lobbying

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The act of attempting to influence the actions, policies, or decisions of officials, usually in government or regulatory agencies.

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Supreme Court Case - Super PAC

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Refers to legal cases involving the regulation and activities of Super PACs, often concerning campaign finance laws.

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Grassroots Lobbying

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A form of lobbying that involves mobilizing the general public to contact government officials regarding specific legislation or issues.

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Iron Triangle

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A unique relationship between the bureaucracy, congressmen, and lobbyists that results in the mutual benefit of all three of them.

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Single Issue Interest Group

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Interest groups that focus on advocacy around a single defining issue.

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Astroturf Lobby

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A lobbying campaign that seeks to create the impression of being a spontaneous, grassroots behavior, but is actually orchestrated and funded by an organization.

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Trade Association

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An organization founded and funded by businesses that operate in a specific industry.