| Term | Definition |
|---|
| Interest Group | an organized group of people that makes policy-related appeals to the government |
| Pluralism | the theory that all interest are and should be free to compete for influence in the gov't |
| Outcome of Pluralism | compromise and moderation |
| informational benefits | special newsletters, periodicals, training programs, conferences, and other info provided to members of groups to entice others to join |
| material benefits | special g/s or money provided to members of groups to entice others to join |
| solidary benefits | selective benefits of group membership that emphasize friendship, networking, and consciousness-raising |
| purposive benefits | selective benefits of group membership that emphasize the purpose and accomplishments of the group |
| Lobbying | an attempt by a group to influence the policy process through persuasion of government officials |
| Going Public | launching a media campaign to build popular support |
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