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The
American Citizen
Interest
Groups in American Politics
An
interest group (also called an advocacy group, lobbying group,
pressure group, or special interest) is a group, however loosely or tightly
organized, that is determined to encourage or prevent changes in public
policy without trying to be elected. The textbook used in class defines
this as "An organization of people with shared ideas and attitudes
who attempt to influence public policy."
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Lists of Interest Groups and Advocacy Organizations |
An
Alphabetical List of Interest Groups |
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