Key terms
A political movement that often begins from the bottom up, inspired by average citizens concerned about a given issue
What is the grassroots movement?
When students likely prefer to do something else and realize they can receive the same grade as the rest of the group without contributing to the effort.
What is free rider problem.
The Supreme Court's historic 2010 decision permitted businesses to use the First Amendment to spend an unlimited amount on political advocacy.
What is Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission?
roups that collect funds from donors and distribute them to candidates who support their issues
What is political action committees (PACs)?
A formal association of individuals or organizations that attempt to influence government decision-making
What is an Interest Group?
A political movement that resembles a grassroots movement but is often supported or facilitated by wealthy interests and/or elites
What is the astroturf movement?
Group leaders may also offer ________________, which provide the benefit of joining with others who have the same concerns or are similar in other ways.
What is solidary incentives.
Numerous conservative and libertarian policy projects have been supported by this network, which is connected to the Koch brothers.
What is the Koch network?
give lawmakers an indication of how to vote on issues, particularly those with which they are unfamiliar.
What is voting cues?
A group of people who voluntarily join an organization to which they usually pay dues
What is a Membership Organization?
A person who represents an organization before government in an attempt to influence policy
What is a lobbyist?
Similarly, _________________ focus on the issues or causes promoted by the group.
What is purposive incentives.
One of the first laws mandating lobbyists to register with the government was this 1946 Act.
What is the Federal Regulation of Lobbying Act?
This term describes the media's responsibility to monitor government actions and inform the public.
What is the watchdog role?
A group of people that work together to get laws passed for the average person
What is a public Interest Group
Substantive monetary or physical benefits given to group members to help overcome collective action problems
What are material incentives?
The _____________ is a civil rights groups concerned with promoting equality and eliminating discrimination based on race, and members may join to associate with others who have dealt with issues of inequality.
What is NAACP.
These two brothers are well-known for giving large sums of money to political candidates, especially those who espouse conservative and libertarian ideologies.
Who are Charles and David Koch.
This type of media includes newspapers and magazines, which traditionally focused on in-depth, investigative reporting.
What is print media?
A single interest that private interests groups seek.
What is a particularized benefit?
Benefits to overcome collective action problems that appeal to people’s support of the issue or cause
What are purposive incentives?
Someone concerned about protecting individual rights might join a group like the ________________ because it supports the liberties guaranteed in the U.S.
What is the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).
This constitutional provision serves as the main foundation for the idea that interest organizations have the power to shape public policy.
What is the first amendment.
his online platform has increased the ability of political figures to communicate directly with the public, bypassing traditional media.
What is social media?
An interest group that protects retired people regardless of political affiliation.
What is the AARP