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Lobby & Lobbyist
To try to influence the thinking of legislators or other public officials for or against a specific cause
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Ideological Interest Group
Political organizations that attract members by appealing to their political convications or principles.
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Public-Interest Lobby
A political organization whose goals will principally benefit nonmembers.
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Ralph Nader
an American political activist, as well as an author, lecturer, and attorney. 5 time candidate for president
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Social Movement
A widely shared demand for change in some aspect of the social or political order.
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Environmental Movement
a term often used for any social or political movement directed towards the preservation, restoration, or enhancement of the natural environment.
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Feminist Movement
a social theory and political movement primarily informed and motivated by the experience of women. While generally providing a critique of social relations, many proponents of feminism also focus on analyzing gender inequality and the promotion of women's rights, interests, and issues.
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Union Movement
was a right-wing political party founded in Britain by Oswald Mosley. the Union Movement attempted to redefine the concept by stressing the importance of developing a European nationalism rather than narrower country-based nationalisms.
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Direct Mail
the use of mail addressed to potential customers as a way of advertising, or the promotional material that is mailed
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Grassroots Lobbying
a form of lobbying that focuses on raising awareness of a particular cause at the local level, with the intention of reaching the legislature and making a difference in the decision-making process.
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Revolving Door
ften individuals rotate between working for industry and working for the government in regulatory capacities
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Iron Triangles
A close relationship between an agency, a congressional committee, and an interest group.
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Earmarks
a legislative (especially congressional) provision that directs approved funds to be spent on specific projects, or that directs specific exemptions from taxes or mandated fees.
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Interest Group
An organization of people sharing a common interest or goal that seeks to influence the making of public policy.
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Solidary Incentive
The social rewards (sense of pleasure, statues, or companionship) that lead people to join political organizations
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Material Incentives
Money or thins valued in monetary terms.
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Purposive Incentives
A benefit that coes from serving a cause or principle.
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