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Chapter 9 Definitions
Cue (political)
Politicians take directions from interest groups and lobbyist.
Direct Mail
Using computers to mail directly to specialized audiences
identified from lists developed by the staff or purchased from other
organizations.
Federal Regulation of Lobbying Act of 1946
Requires groups and individuals seeking to influence legislation to register with the secretary of the Senate and the clerk of the house
and to file quarterly financial reports.
Ideological Interest Groups
Political organizations that attract members by appealing to their
political convictions with coherent sets of (usually) controversial principles.
Incentive
A valued benefit obtained by joining a political organization.
Institutional Interest
Individuals or organizations representing other organizations
Interest Groups
Any organizations that seek to influence public policy
Lobby
Activities by which groups are brought to bear on legislators , the legislative process, and all aspects of the public-policy-
making process
Lobbyist
An person representing an interest group who engages in
lobbying to push his groups need politically
Material Incentive
Tangible rewards that are often monetary, such as wages, fringe
benefits, and patronage
Membership interests
The interests of the members of an interest group
Pluralistic Political System
A political system with several distinct groups and parties
Political Action Committee
The political extension of special-interest groups which have a major stake in public
policy
Public Interest Lobby
An interest lobby that seeks to institute certain public policies of
benefit to all or most people in this country, whether or not they
belong to or support that organization
Purposive Incentive
An act of goodness that the one who performs the act does not
necessarily benefit from
Ratings
Feelings of voter on the elected politicians
Social Movements
Large, informal groupings of individuals and/or organizations focused on specific political or
social issues.
Solidary Incentive
The social rewards that lead people to join local or state
political organizations. People who find politics fun and want to
meet others who share their interests are said to respond to
solidary incentives