6.) Interest Groups and Social Movements

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interest group

tries to influence policy (lobbying)

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social movement

large organizations/group of people that protest for change

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lobbying

(legal) attempt to influence government policy

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advocacy

public/private support for an idea/plan/why of doing things

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collective action

group/org. that shares information to achieve a common goal

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political action committee (PAC)

org. that pools donor funds to support/oppose political candidates/parties/legislature

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selective incentives

private/exclusive benefits offered to individuals if they contribute to a collective action (interest groups)

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collective goods

product/service/resource that is non excludable and good for all