POLS 1101 Study Guide - Final Guide: Isolationism, War Powers Resolution, General Agreement On Tariffs And Trade

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Citizen group - groups that claim they serve the general good rather than only their own. Collective goods - benefits, sought by groups, that are broadly available and cannot be denied to. Free riders - those who enjoy the benefits of collective goods but did not participate in acquiring. Grassroots mobilization - a lobbying campaign in which a group mobilizes its membership to. Informational benefits - special newsletters, periodicals, training programs, conferences, and. Institutional advertising - advertising designed to create a positive image of an organization. Interest group - individuals who organize to influence the government"s programs and policies. Lobbying - a strategy by which organized interests seek to influence the passage of legislation or. Material benefits - special goods, services, or money provided to members of groups to entice. Membership association - an organized group in which members actually play a substantial role, Netroots - grassroots online activist organizations that have redefined membership and.