Ideological group

Definition

An ideological group is a collection of individuals who share common beliefs, values, and ideas that guide their political objectives and actions. These groups aim to influence public policy and opinion in alignment with their ideology.

Related terms

Political Ideology:

A set of ethical ideals, principles, doctrines, myths, or symbols of a social movement that explains how society should work.

Interest Group:

An organization that seeks to influence public policy without contesting elections, often by lobbying government officials and legislators.

Political Party: An organized group of people with at least roughly similar political aims and opinions, that seeks to influence public policy by getting its candidates elected to public office