Public interest group

Definition

A public interest group is an organization that seeks to influence public policy in favor of the general public or a broad segment of it, rather than focusing on the interests of its own members. These groups often work on issues like environmental protection, consumer rights, and social justice.

Related terms

Lobbying:

The act of attempting to influence decisions made by officials in the government, often by public interest groups.

Grassroots Movement: A movement driven by the politics of a community, often mobilized by public interest groups to encourage mass participation in policy change.

Political Action Committee (PAC):

An organization that raises money privately to influence elections or legislation, sometimes used by interest groups to support candidates sympathetic to their causes