All Flashcards
What are interest groups?
Organizations that seek to influence public policy.
What is lobbying?
Meeting with officials to push an agenda, often mobilizing grassroots support.
What are amicus briefs?
Documents filed in court cases to share an interest group's perspective.
What is the free-rider problem?
When non-members benefit from the efforts of an interest group.
Define linkage institutions.
Entities connecting citizens to the government (e.g., interest groups).
What is grassroots mobilization?
Rallying members to pressure lawmakers through actions like letter-writing campaigns and rallies.
What is expert testimony?
Experts sharing information to shape public opinion.
What is drafting legislation?
Writing bills and working with lawmakers to get them passed.
What is campaign contribution?
Donating to candidates who support an interest group's interests.
What is an issue network?
Multiple groups working towards a common goal.
How do interest groups influence education policy?
Lobbying, campaign contributions, and expert testimony.
What is the role of congressional committees in iron triangles?
Receive support from interest groups and provide favorable legislation.
What is the role of bureaucratic agencies in iron triangles?
Implement policies that benefit both interest groups and the congressional committee.