Influence of Special Interests
Definition
This refers to the power that specific groups (like businesses, unions, or advocacy organizations) have over policy-making due to their resources and lobbying efforts.
Related terms
Lobbying: The act of attempting to influence decisions made by officials in government, most often legislators or members of regulatory agencies.
PACs (Political Action Committees): Organizations that pool campaign contributions from members and donate those funds to campaigns for or against candidates, ballot initiatives, or legislation.
Interest Group Pluralism: A theory asserting that many different interest groups compete against each other in American politics, balancing each other out so no single group gains too much power.
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AP US Government - 5.4 How and Why Political Parties Change
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