Acting Collectively
"a theory that political power is distributed among many competing groups, which means that no single group can grow too powerful. "
interacting with government officials in order to advance a group's public policy goals.
a public demonstration designed to call attention to the need for change.
protest
Each year in Chicago since 1962, the Plumber Union dyes what Kelly green?
The River
"a theory that the wealthy elite class has a disproportionate amount of economic and political power."
elitist theory
mobilizing interest group members to pressure their representatives by contacting them directly through phone calls, email, and social media.
grassroots lobbying
intentionally breaking a law to call attention to an injustice.
civil disobedience
What mythological being is a part of St. Patrick's Day lore and Irish culture?
Leprechauns
"individuals who enjoy collective goods and benefit from the actions of an interest group without joining."
the coordinated and mutually beneficial activities of the bureaucracy, Congress, and interest groups to achieve shared policy goals.
iron triangle
Document written at the founding period that discusses social movements and interest groups
The Federalist No. 10
There’s a tradition that Irish government leaders give United States president shamrocks on St. Patrick’s Day dating back to 1952, when John Hearne first sent some to which former U.S. president?
President Harry Truman
The Federalist No. 51
a brief filed by someone who is not a party to a case in an attempt to persuade the Court to agree with the argument set forth in the brief.
amicus curiae brief
Founding document that warned about the overreaching power of the Congress.
Brutus No. 1
St. Paddy’s Day is celebrated annually on March 17, which is the anniversary of what?
Saint Patrick’s death
Specific part of the Constitution that give Congress immense power.
Article 1 Section 8
(last paragraph)
This ex-lobbyist who, after serving some time, became a whistle blower on the American lobbying system.
Jack Abramoff
This social movement took aim at great wealth inequalities and the inappropriate aid of huge banks that were, "too big to fail"
Occupy Wall Street
In 2020, the St. Patrick’s Day parade was canceled in NYC for the first time in how many years because of COVID?
Over 250 years