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  1. What is an interest group?


A group that tries to influence government and public policy.


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What are the major types of interest groups?


Economic, public-interest, ideological, and government groups.


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What is lobbying?


Trying to influence government officials and their policy decisions.


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Who is a lobbyist?


Someone who communicates with government officials to influence public policy.


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What is collective action?


  1. People working together to achieve a shared political goal.


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  1. How do interest groups influence government/public policy?


  1. Through lobbying, lawsuits, public campaigns, research, and contacting officials.


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How do interest groups influence elections?


Campaign donations, endorsements, voter outreach, PACs, and super PACS.


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  1. What is a PAC?


  1. A group that raises and spends regulated money to influence elections.


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  1. What is a super PAC?


  1. A group that can spend unlimited money independently to influence elections.


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  1. What constitutional right protects interest-group activity?


  1. The First Amendment-especially freedom of speech, petition, and association.