Impact of Media, Individuals, and Interest Groups Vocab CG.2.8

interest group/special interest group

• a group of people who are concerned with a particular issue and who try to influence legislators to act in their favor

• a collection of individuals who share a common hobby and meet regularly

• an organization that focuses on promoting a specific product or service

• a political party that represents a wide range of issues and candidates

peaceful protest

• violent action to achieve change

• nonviolent resistance or action for the purpose of achieving social or political change

• passive acceptance of injustice

• aggressive demonstrations against authority

watchdog

• a person or group who critically monitors the activities of another entity such as government or corporations

• a type of animal that is trained to guard property

• a device used to measure time intervals

• a person who provides entertainment through storytelling

civic meeting

• a meeting that is held for the people to share their opinions with government officials

• a gathering of citizens to discuss local sports events

• a formal event for celebrating national holidays

• a private meeting for business negotiations

political action committee (PAC)

• an independent political organization that promotes the cause of a particular interest group, usually through raising money and campaigning to elect candidates who support the group's views

• a government agency that regulates political donations and campaign financing

• a grassroots movement aimed at influencing public policy through direct action

• a type of political party that focuses on local issues and community engagement

lobbying

• engaging in activities aimed at influencing government officials, particularly members of a legislative body

• a process of gathering public support for a political candidate

• the act of voting in an election

• a method of conducting research for policy development

media

• the means of mass communication in the forms of print, radio, television and internet/social media

• a type of social interaction that occurs in small groups

• a form of entertainment that includes movies and music

• a method of personal communication through letters and phone calls

petition

• a formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority with respect to a particular cause

• a casual conversation between friends

• a type of legal document used in court

• a request for a refund or exchange

lobbyist

• a person who engages in activities aimed at influencing government officials

• a government official who makes laws

• a citizen who votes in elections

• a journalist who reports on political issues

1st Amendment

• Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition.

• Right to bear arms.

• Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures.

• Right to a speedy and public trial.